Bipolar partner support
Tldr; what makes you feel supported or what behaviour from a partner helps you in your depressive episodes?
Hello lovelies! I have started dating someone with bipolar type two. It’s been about 6 months. My partner is struggling to voice what they need or want from me during depressive episodes (there’s been about 4 intense ones since we met). When they come I struggle a bit to know if I’m overwhelming them if I text them that Im thinking about them and stuff like that or if it’s nice that I do that. They don’t respond to any messages when it’s really bad, for context.
As my partner is unsure what they need when they’re unwell, Im not sure how to support them best. Anyone willing to share what they prefer or need or want in depressive periods? It would mean the world to me. I want to help if I can, even in very small ways, but I’m at a loss a little bit.
Thank you so much ❤️
