So i had a chat with my best friend tonight (i live with her and her parents) and i tried to explain about bipolar in particular bipolar depression, and i tried explaining how sometimes i can't physically get out of bed and that gettin up and jus being awake is draining, mentally, physically and emotionally. She asked how it was emotionally tiring and so i told her that havin to think and all the thoughts going on in my head are so immense and intense at times its so draining. She admits that she doesn't understand how it can be or how doing a bit of house work and ironing can be tireing. How can i explain it to her. How can i help her see that its not a choice i have, its not somethin i can control. Any advice, barr tellin her to read a book on bipolar, would be greatfully received! Thanks!