Just wanted to say it seems you really care about your friend. You care enough to post on this board about it.

I'm glad you felt entertained by your friend. I wanted to say that when I was in a manic phase last, I felt a lot like you described your friend to be. Although I threw jokes and laughed, I was miserable inside. I didn't have the power to stop the mania just like I don't have the power to stop the depression (without meds, therapy, and self improvement strategies). I didn't want to manic, I didn't know what was going to come out of my mouth before I'd already said something.

Sounds like you said, that your friend has gotten stable. I hope she stays stable and doesn't have to suffer the consequences of the mania or depression. I'm sure she is a lot happier (for real, not manic).

Please let your friend be at peace and may you support her decision to do what she needs to in order to stay stable.