Hi everyone,

Thank you for your kindness and suggestions. I thought I was coming to terms with my illness, but I can see now that I haven't. Does anyone know any good books for loved ones of BP patients? Am thinking of getting one for my parents to read. And yes, they do have their own issues, both my parents are depressed but won't admit it, they have a stressful marriage (lots of lingering issues from my dad's alcoholism I think). I wish I could move out but I can't afford to and frankly, I don't feel confident enough to live on my own yet. I think I need to work on myself for a bit and stop blaming myself for what happened to me because I still do.

Thanks again for listening and for the advice, I'll keep you all posted. Take care....

Sunshine