i understand where your coming from was diagnosed 8 years ago after birth of my daughter, bp,anxiety, ocd, and my parents still dont completely believe i should be on medications.. i hear "but you seem okay" ect. until i call and am manic!! leaving them to question if im taking drugs or something. its so frustrating to deal with i hope you have a good support system,and of course a positive outlook couldnt hurt, sorry for rambling... take care