DesiderataNew Contributor
Something doesn't seem right....
Hi all, I'm new here looking for some advice. My partner and I have been together for 3 years, we've purchased a house together in the last month and both feel like we're on a high and couldn't be happier. He has spoken to me about having Bi-Polar, that he has had just one quite bad manic episode in his life in 2019 when his relationship ended. Causing him to become delusional, not sleep for days and was hospitalised by his family. Other than that he seems to be largely unaffected (or so it seems to me) maintains his job, has great relationships a wonderful partner and father to his children. I'm not sure if it is the excitement of the house we've bought, if he's genuinely just very happy but over the last couple of weeks I've noticed a dramatic increase in his energy. Always on the move doing things around the house. Staying up late, but not overly tired the next day. He's always been a drinker but his drinking has increased also during this time. I'm worried as he has said that tiredness and alcohol have triggered his symptoms in the past. He made a comment yesterday that seemed strange, almost like a hallucination but laughed it off. I think I need to ask him if he's ok but I don't know how, I don't know a lot about his history in this regard as he's been very private or played it down possibly? I'm scared he could have a breakdown like he did before if he doesn't get on top of things but could he also just be really happy and full of life given this big change we've made. How do I tell the difference and raise the topic? Thank you.
