Wow, xflygirl, you really have been through a LOT! All the above comments are right on. My impression matches phoenix47baby in that there's a good chance he will need meds to even out. Like lonegael, I only go hypomanic (so, no thinking people are grim reapers etc), but was writing just last night about some of my more mortifying and violent moments (fortunately, --though it seems a strange word-- I tend to _self_-destruct. I really can only imagine what it is like to witness and be an object of. )

I'm curious. He hadn't had any diagnosis prior to this? Or will this intake assessment be the first time he's seen a psychiatrist? Do you know if he had had episodes before you met him? I'm especially curious because you say he doesn't remember them.

Best of luck to you, and remember, we are here. I've only been here a short time myself, but have found it to be a wonderful and supportive place.