My daughter's new boyfriend who is 19 is exhibiting textbook classic symptoms of a Manic episode. She had no idea he was Bipolar. (or even if he is diagnosed) In the wake of the past 48 hours he has lost his athletic scholarship and dropped out of college. His conversations with her are so grandiose, fragmented with racing wild thoughts. She does not know how to respond to what he is saying to her. Knowing what he is saying is clearly out of touch with reality and due to the episode, does she agree with him? Does she try and change the subject? Does she try and tell him what he is saying can't possibly happen or be true? Is she in personal danger at all? Please I need some advise, she nor I have personally ever dealt with anyone with this disorder before and I am frightened for my daughter's safety.
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