You mean that you need people's help due to your bipolar disorder and before you preferred to be alone? I still prefer my solitude also. Luckily I have a mate who understands when I don't want to talk and would rather read or sleep. He too is a hermit most of the time so it's all good.

Having people around can be draining. I've always been recharged by doing things by myself. Social situations and interacting with people I'm not super close to feels like an exercise in futility.

If you've just been through a major crisis or recently got diagnosed, you can comfort yourself in knowing that it won't always be like this (with lots of people). Once your meds get sorted out, you can go back to your normal routine and just see your therapist or whatever you're comfortable with.

Hope you feel better soon.