I isolate a lot... and don't tell many people in real life about having bp. For years now, the focus has mainly been on my kids with their bp and sui attempts and hospitalizations, so usually only the pdocs ask me how am *I* doing. I want the focus to be on my kids because they come first. But yeah, I guess it would feel good if real life people asked me how I'm doing more often too. Mostly with my rl friends it seems I'm usually lending the ear rather than talking about me. Maybe it's my fault and I don't want to talk about me, but I usually feel drained after being there for these friends and my needs aren't really met. It is a blessing to have you all here to talk to.