I don't care if people know I have bipolar or not. I do care if they make a statement that my mood is based on the 'bipolar'. I have no qualms with telling people that MY actions are not based on THE disorder. I believe I have the same rights as anyone else to express emotions, along with the anxiety that comes with it on occasion.

Almost every single one of my friends, acquaintances and whomever know I have bipolar disorder. If they find out and want to leave me, so be it. It's their loss, not mine.

So essentially, I act how I feel, though I don't disclose everyone of all my hobbies. I am practicing filtering my thoughts though. So I guess some people don't see how pessimistic or blunt I can be.