Tmac I'm glad you have had 2 good days. I have been on both sides of the fence with this one because my mom was diagnosed when I was a young child and I am also diagnosed.

I'm not sure if you're talking about children, but in my experience it's a bit of a struggle to grasp what's going on and that's what I did want as a kid and I'm sure that's what you want too.

With adults, I think it's difficult for some people to have empathy for others. I couldn't understand that for the longest time because I'm a very sensitive person and am sensitive to others moods / feelings.

You have every right to be annoyed, angry etc., but I don't know how you teach others how to be empathetic. For me I have people in my life that I can discuss what's going on with me emotionally etc. and others that just don't get that I still experience bipolar symptoms even though I'm medicated and in therapy.

I hope you have 200 more good days!