I too somehow seem to be able to toe the line socially. Most people who learn that I'm bipolar are completely shocked, because I am pretty mellow and for the most part a positive person in public. However, my wife knows me better than anyone else, and absolutely knows that I'm crazy - I know I'm a little crazy myself, and I accept it. I realize I am very different from most people. However, I find that the people with whom I don't fit in are generally people I'm not interested in anyway. I know who my real friends are, and they know my issues. Maybe all of the people who truly know me secretly think I'm crazy, but they care about me nonetheless and are there for me. That's all I can ask for. I think family members are the same way - they think I'm crazy but the love me anyway. I am thankful for being fortunate in that way.