I have been diagnosed bipolar and GAD for almost a year now. I am not medicated due to job regulations (my job situation will be changing soon thankfully). My episodes are not frequent but when they happen are very hard to control. After a year of couples counseling and individual counseling my husband claims to understand these episodes are due to my illness and not just me overreacting. However, he still chooses to “give me space” while I am having a panic attack. I will be sitting alone in the bathroom and come into the bedroom to find him reading or watching TV. (He is fully aware I am upset because he will see me crying or we will have had an argument previously). We often end up fighting when I try to express my emotions or struggles as he feels I am accusing him and needs to defend himself. I have discovered through conversations with my therapist that he lacks emotional intelligence and empathy. I have not brought this up to him because I know it will make him angry and won’t solve any issues.
He is a great partner when things are good. Very loving and affectionate. But when I’m having an episode it’s completely different

Has anyone else dealt with a partner that isn’t supportive through their episodes? Idk how to survive without the emotional support I need. Hoping meds will help