Hello. I have been living with my boyfriend for several years. It's been a tumultuous relationship with many highs and lows. Lately it's been getting worse.

~6 months ago I found 400 mg lithium pills in a high kitchen cabinet. I then noticed that the pills were being taken daily because the contents would slowly empty and then a new bottle would appear.

I tried to talk to my boyfriend about it but it was such a touchy subject he wouldn't talk about it. Any time I tried to discuss it, it ended in a fight. 

I'm right at my wit's end with everything. I'm coming here for more information and advice before giving up. 

He has mood swings. He could be totally fine for 4-5 days, and then all of the sudden he's angry about something, anything. His eyes kind of glaze over, his whole body language changes, and I can just tell he's about to explode. It's like I'm living with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. When I can see that he's in a good mood, I can relax. But when that switch happens, I am on high alert. The bad moods can last anywhere from a few hours to a few days. 

Any little thing can set him off. This week we spent several days at home smoking weed and relaxing. Everything was fine, he was super happy. Then he went to visit his parents and arrived home furious at me because "we never go out and do things!"

Yesterday he got home from work in a good mood. 1 hour later he angrily said "we need to talk *don't* we?!" and was apparently angry that I am on my computer too much. It's been 24 hours and he hasn't spoken to me. 


Alcohol seems to trigger mood swings. Weed seems to make him happy again. 

Advice appreciated. I'm very close to giving up and moving on. 