When I was first diagnosed I was in a huge manic state (almost hospitalized for it) I went around telling all of my friends, family, and co-workers (Thank god for working in a small office). When I stabled out due to the meds I was really ashamed of telling everyone just because I couldn't really seem to shut up and keep it to myself. However, my family after excepting the new information have started looking for triggers and will call my gf to let my shrink know if they pick up on something. My friends now understand why I push them away and they're all cool and treat me no differently. The co-workers are awesome too.

It just seems like when I'm in a manic state I want to go around telling everyone! But I do regret it later. I'm still in the "accepting" the bipolar label and coming to terms with "I'm normally challenged but I'm still me".