Meds are only half or less of the solution. Therapy, diet, hobbies are all needed to help heal from past episodes. I also suggest your boyfriend see a therapist, if he's willing or couples therapy to heal from the last episode. It's hard for them too. You both need professional support to survive this illness.

Therapist can:
*process your last episode
*give you idea's on how to mend relationships
* come up with plans to cope with episode
* know when you're heading into an episode
* give you stress reducing techniques
* deal with daily crap