I have been diagnosed bp2 since I was 23 (28 now). I still struggle with my illness, but i have been learning day by day. However, I am starting to suspect that one of my cousins (only 6 months older than me) may be hypomanic. I talked with my aunt (his mom) today and she seemed relieved that someone else noticed and maybe there is a name you can put to what he's been going through. I plan on talking to him this weekend as a family member who's concerned about him, but has been through it all before.
My question is: has anyone ever had an experience where they are coming to someone concerned they might have a mental illness? Or the flip side, has a family member ever come to you? What was helpful? What wasn't? Any help is appreciated