MY T and I talk about this often ...
Im the type that cant just become friends easily ..i have HUGE trust issues in real life .. On here its fairly easy to become close to people because its the internet ..
MY T did say for alot of bipolar people maintaining relationships is hard plus i have fibromyagia so if i have a lunch date with my friend mary I cant always keep it and depending on how bad my pain is that day ,,it really sucks .. Id love more friends in real life but im so grateful for the people i have met on here they never judge me and often see my problems more clearly than i can see them .
due to finacial reason I dont get out much plus im not driving right now as i dont feel safe ,,one day last year while driving i blacked out and took out half a mans corn field

luckily i did not hurt anyone ) so i stopped driving and i still dont feel safe " so i cant go many places i would love to volunteer at the local animal shelter but its a 20 mile trip into town ... hopefully finances will change soon and i can do that or something to help occupy my racing mind .
But i agree finding a hobby would defiantly help
Good luck ~