Wow, I'm really sorry that people felt this was an attack post. I apologize if that's how it came off.

I came here looking for help and a community who would be supportive, and sometimes hearing what you don't necessarily want to hear can nonetheless be helpful. That's been my experience on other boards of other types. So I offered that. And moodiegirl asked the question, and I thought I'd answer, based on my personal experience.

For those who feel that bipolar isn't truly an illness, I have no comeback for that. I was diagnosed by a doctor, and have come to understand, confirmed by a great deal of personal research, that bipolar disorder is a chemical imbalance in the brain that causes behavioral isses, and I believe all that. I assume that those who run this board acknowledge that, and I assumed that those using this board would acknowledge that.

I'm sorry if anything I said appeared judgemental or critical - I was just giving my opinion. moodiegirl, did what I wrote offer you an opinion to put in your pipe and smoke?

Listen, the last thing I would want to do here is cause any pain - I'm guessing we're here because we seek relief.

My best to you all.