We are not giving excuses for his behaviour but we are trying to EMPATHISE with the situation. HAVING EMPATHY ≠ NOT GIVING ACCOUNTABILITY.
Stating "take anything he says with a grain of salt" doesn't mean COMPLETELY IGNORE HIS ACTIONS. It means that the main cause of his actions is from an unstable state of mind BUT THAT DOESNT dismiss what is being said or done.
Maybe most of you are socially unaware but this is the best and most effective way to deal with people with manic disorders.
Ultimately the goal is to make sure the person gets help AND at the same time are held accountable after the fact.
Having this approach is the safest way.
By going in his Twitch chat and calling him a weirdo or an asshole ISNT going to help the situation REGARDLESS of the fact that he is those things. By doing this you are no better than the people in his chat encouraging him to say that weird stuff.
Bro legit thinks the feds are after him SO SAYING THAT HE IS WRONG is ENCOURAGING his paranoia.
Please read:
https://www.choosingtherapy.com/bipolar-disorder-blaming-others/