My first thought is that it's not going to be easy unless or until the illness makes them uncomfortable. Hypomania can feel pretty damn good for a long time, and a cousin telling you that you're ill and in need of treatment might not make much sense; however, when the hypomania accelerates into mania, which can be unbearable, or when the mania crashes into post-mania anxiety or depression, then it will be easier to make the case that something is wrong and they need help.
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