Both of us have bipolar so we help each other a lot and understand each other. We have “backed off” a lot when our team told us to rely on them more often when dealing with MI. Here's a list of things he does for me. I probably have a similar list.

Depression

• Cooks
• cleans
• Doesn't let me isolate
• got me a dog
• Asks me if I want to take my meds
• reminds me of my crisis plan
• reminds me it's temporary

hypo/mania

• keeps me in side
• takes sole parenting responsibility
• makes sure I lay down
• debates med compliance
• brings out MMA gear

psychosis

• makes sure I take sleeping meds
• Stays up until I fall asleep
• reminds me I'm safe
• holds my hand
• convinces me to call pdoc / T
• Reminded me to follow crisis plan

How my dog helps

• tells me when a noise should be paid attention to (panic)
• Play fights (aggression / to much energy)
• forces me to pet / interact her (depressed)
• jumps on my lap and sits with me (if crying / depressed)
• Wines at my door if I'm in bed to long (can't sleep over 12 hrs)
• Wines at my door if I'm in the bathroom to long (no SI / SU)

I'm thinking of getting my dog professionally trained as a psych assistance dog.