Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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Cry
Cry

What are ways I can help calm my boyfriend when he has his moments. I want to do something, but all I can do is watch helplessly. Anything anyone can suggest. 


Thanks


Cry

OlderCPer
OlderCPer
Okay so a few questions. Does your BF have BiPolar? Do you? What do you mean exactly by "his moments?"

Its hard to give you any hep without any information. But will help if you can provide some.

Also there is a "Family and Friends of BiPolars" Board on this site, they may be able to help you also.

Take care,
kat
Cry
Cry
Okay, my boyfriend does have bipolar. It run in his family. I don't. I don't know what it's called but his moments are where he can loose control. He typically gets dizzy and super pissed. He usually go to his punching bag, but he can't always. I hope this kinda helps
Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
Getting dizzy isn't really a bipolar thing. Bipolar episodes typically last days, weeks, months.

I see you are 16. How old is he? He has been diagnosed, yes? Is he on meds?
Debbalina
Debbalina
My first thought is give him space. Better not to challenge his thinking in the moment. Or you can just be with him - show your supportive by physically being there and just listening to him. On the other hand, if he is abusive or scares you, I'd go back to my first suggestion and leave him alone at those times. I know it can be scary.
Cry
Cry
He's 17 turning 18 next Month. He's on meds and has been diagnosed.
starfish
starfish
I think it might be good, if he is willing, when he is feeling "normal" to talk with him about what is going on when that happens... what is he thinking and feeling? Is there anything you might be doing that triggers some of his episodes or causes them to get worse? (stress can do that) What does he want from you when that happens? While not walking on eggshells just for his sake, having someone with you who is kind, patient, and understanding during those times is someone to treasure. Just as for a migraine headache, which can happen during an episode of either mania or depression, different people with bipolar disorder can and do have different symptoms. Including dizziness
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