So, whether I am type 1 or 2 BP has varied based on who is taking care of me, but all have firmly believed that I am bipolar. My wife firmly believes it. I believe it. But a couple of years after I told my mom, who I hadn't been living close to for many years, she still won't believe it. She thinks I have anxiety and am sleep deprived. ?#! I tried to tell her the types of things that had gone on while I was manic, but some of it is closely guarded secret as it could end my marriage. She remains unmooved.

Some of you must have family members who reject your diagnosis. How do you deal?