Its so frustrating how people can be about it. My worst thing is just having everyone think Im blowing things out of preportion, like Im just being a baby about something and Im not really bipolar. Why would I take these meds, go to doctors, why would I do this to myself. I even went and got a second opinion, went to two therapist and still people treat me like Im just over reacting to everyday life. I gave up after two months of trying to get people to get it. I dont tell anyone so if they dont know, they never will. Its too hard to explain it to people then deal with how they react and treat you. I actually had a girl compare bipolar to mental retardation. Like they were similar!!! But, I move on, its not too bad now. I have accepted how people can be. Its just hard sometimes dealing with my husband and best friend. They just dont get it and I dont think they ever will. And ever day I just wish they would. Ok, well, now Im getting down, so Ill perk things up a bit. I am doing better though. I was so miserable for like the age of 11 to 23 and now for the first time I am actually happy and can finally enjoy life. Its amazing. I can honestly say Ive never been happier. I now enjoy my kids so much more, am happier, and majority of the time am normal, which I never was before. So without the "life sentence" I never would have been fixed. To all of you I appreciate your responses and posts.