You need to feel safe enough here to be honest about what you're going through - you don't have to go through it alone... we've all been there, in some manner or fashion... and while we're all coming from different circumstances and situations, a lot of us can find common ground with one another in the struggles that face us...

I completely agree with Anika... the times when you're feeling worst is often when you most need to reach out and connect... and particularly, if dealing with this illness is somewhat new to you (which it may always be, given that at different stages in life, bipolar can present/manifest differently)... then you definitely need to know that we, as a community, are here for you... the people that want to help you through what you're dealing with are not going to run away or be offended when you vent your frustrations or express your inner angst... and the people that aren't interested in reaching out to help you will just browse on to another post...

share what you need to, when you need to.. and trust that the right people will find your posts and be willing to relate and share their knowledge & life experience to help you live with bipolar... we all have the same goal, to thrive instead of just surviving... and to some extent, by joining this board, we're in this together...