Hi TJC and welcome. This is a good place to talk about it with people who understand. You might also try to find a local support group to attend for people with depression and bipolar. Being around people you can talk to can be helpful.

For those telling you to get over it, it would benefit them and you to learn more about the illness. I have a paper to start with at
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