Loving Someone with Mental Illness

You’re on a life raft with your partner after a storm sends everyone overboard. You decided to sacrifice your rations so they can survive. It hurts you, and helps them. But it’s selfless. Righteous even. After all, they’re a victim of the storm, and you love them.

But what happens when your partner is the victim and the storm?

Being close to someone with a problem like this can be as confusing as it is agonizing. You can’t get through to them, but you can’t abandon them either. We specialize in helping men navigate relationships impacted by BPD, NPD, Narcissism, Bipolar, Depression, etc… We can help you find peace, keep boundaries, and get unstuck from the endless cycles of doubt, pain and guilt.

Loving someone with a mental health condition—whether it’s depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or something else—can leave you feeling overwhelmed, helpless, or stuck. At The NorCal Center for Men, we offer a space for you to talk honestly about your relationship without shame or pressure. Therapy helps you understand what’s yours to carry, and what isn’t.

We support men throughout Sacramento, the San Francisco Bay Area, and surrounding regions who are trying to balance love with limits. Whether you’re a partner, spouse, parent, or close friend, we help you manage the emotional toll, set healthy boundaries, and support your loved one without losing yourself in the process.