The only times in my life when I have felt secure is when I have been manic and right after I had my baby. Otherwise it generally takes me a while to work up to even attending social events. Not feeling insecure during mania is not hard to explain but I have wondered why I felt so secure as a Mom. My insecurities stem from my childhood but bipolar interrupter surely didn't help the situation. After my last manic episode it zapped a lot of my confidence and I didn't have much to begin with.