Bipolar Type II Support Group

I met this guy who was really amazing. Then his doctor started playing with his meds and he started breaking down. He doesn't believe he's bipolar, he just think he has bad anxiety. I think he could be bipolar. Anyways, I wanted to be there for him and support him because I understand what he's going through. He told me I was acting like his doctors and pushing him and he wanted me to leave. He said he couldn't be in a relationship right now and if he gets better and hasnt found someone else he would think about it.

I didn't go to work todaay. I stayed in bed and cried all day. I'm not sure if I will go tomorrow. I just feel like I fucked up big time by only trying to help. Is it possible for two people with mental illnesses to be together?

Hi. Yes BP relationships can work. My partner and I have been together for 8 years and are closer now. Neither of us had a dx back then. We have both only had this brought to light over the past few years. He has always been the calm supportive one and I have pulled and pushed him away so much. Im shocked at how supportive he has been. I wont say its been easy but we are able to understand each other in a way nobody else can. We have learned many things along the way. We dont live together that way we control our own space and can withdraw when we need to. We dont get upset with each other when we are being honest about the way we feel. Its better to know than not know or worse play games. Only help when asked. The list goes on. It works for us because we want it to. Give him some space and try not to let his emotional reactions hurt you. I like to think my bf sees and loves me first and understands my illness second where others just see my illness. I hope this helps. Good luck.

I definitely think it's possible for two people with a mental illness to be in a healthy relationship together. I have BP2, and my boyfriend is a recovering alcoholic. Things were not always peachy, but since we are now both actively trying to better ourselves, we have never been closer. It's a real bond to be able to have unconditional love for each other, and to watch the other blossom. Your boyfriend might not be ready or willing to get the help he needs at this point, and it sounds like you might be more stable than he is at this point. I wish you two luck in whatever may come for you.