My mom knows that I am depressed but that is the extent of what my folks know. My dad is a hard knocks kind of guy and doesn't believe in meds for anything basically. He would think I should just "get over it". I really wish I could tell my mom I am bipolar but I am ashamed of it. I know I shouldn't be as it is a medical disorder and I can't help it. But I was raised to be tough and I used to be tough. Now that I am not tough anymore it is hard to face my weaknesses. I will be moving closer to my mom and dad soon. I'm hoping that I can talk to my mom about it during the extra time we will get to spend together. She understands about my dad and is sympathetic mostly. I just don't want her to ever feel that I am lazy. I know I am just exhausted but I know that it can look like laziness to others. Hence why I feel ashamed. I am constantly worried about what others will think. Another thing I shouldn't concern myself with, I know... But the meds make me tired and without the meds I can't function. Oh well.

Anyway I understand how it feels not to want to tell anyone about my problems. I hope you work it out for yourself and things go well with whatever you decide to do.