8 Signs Your Boyfriend is Mentally Unstable

Maybe you met this guy a month ago, or you have been in a long-term relationship. But along the way something changed and your boyfriend isn’t who he once was. The person you fell in love with and began dating beings to act strangely and you being to think “has he gone crazy?” If so, your boyfriend may be showing signs of becoming emotionally distressed and mentally unstable.

These signs can have a sudden onset without any warning and you might attribute them to other factors at first. However, take an in-depth look at your significant other and really analyze the symptoms. Does he suddenly withdrawal himself from friends and family? Has he begun to emotionally manipulate you or accuse you of things that aren’t real? Is he having extreme highs and dark lows?

The following are signs that your loved one is mentally unstable and it is time for him to talk to a professional.

Emotional Abuse and Manipulation

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When dating someone that has or develops a mental illness, there are different factors that you have to address. If your boyfriend has become mentally unstable, he may begin to feel incredible frustrated and search for someone to “fix” his problem or someone to blame it all on. Unfortunately as a girlfriend you may get the full brunt of his abuse. Does he cause you distress by emotionally confusing you, accusing you of being the root of all his problems, or lying and manipulating every conversation? You can do your best to be there for someone, but when they refuse to get professional help and begin to abuse your patience and kindness; it’s time to walk away.