I'm cautious about who I tell, except when I got manic and called my entire extended family to announce "I'm Bipolar!"

The people I've usually told are often outcasts in a way: like my gay, addicted, liberal, or those suffering from a visible mental illness friends. I've also found that elderly people are way more empathetic. I've told 3 elderly people only to find out that they suffered from a child commiting suicide.

I try to use common sense. I never tell a SINGLE person I work with at a business, nor to I disclose the meds I'm taking. I think a lot of people are misinformed about bipolar etc and think I'm dangerous. Just my two cents.

Peace & Hugs,

TnT