I talked with her. I said I understand why u have distanced urself from me. I've really hurt u.

She said and I can't believe this.....I've hurt u too. I will always be there for u etc.

I think she is really trying to understand this illness. She has been very cold abt it in the past, saying things like I don't want to hear how the meds affect you just take them!!

I would get so angry with her. And then I would tell her how uncaring she is.

We are very different, I'm passionate, intense, always for the underdog, have problems with authority.

She is very consistent, not that emotional, usually listens to authority without question.

We both need to be more supportive and loving to each other. My other sister's and I get along fairly well. Her and I have always had problems especially since my mom died. I'm learning I need to accept her if I want her to accept me.

One of my sister's (who has been so helpful when I went into that last mixed episode) is even reading a book on bipolar. She is such a sweet woman.

I'm still learning.