I don't know exactly how I would reply to someone who told me to "suck it up" or "get it done" other than, "I'm doing the very best that I can". Everyday your best is going to be different. And everyday, no matter what it is that needs to be done, you are going to do the best you can to get it accomplished.

At first, I didn't tell anyone except my family that I was BP. There are some in my family that I wish didn't know because they don't understand. It's like they knew how to handle it when I just had the "depression" label, but now that I have a different label, they don't know what to do. They treat me differently.

Now, I have told total strangers that I am BP. I figure if they want to know more, they'll ask. If they care, they'll ask. If they don't care or they think I'm "mental" because of it.....then what do I care? I know who my friends are. They are the ones who are beside me no matter what label I have across my forehead, whether they understand or not.

So I guess my advice would be for you not to tell anyone except your closest family and friends at this point. And to tell everybody else that you are doing the best that you can. Best wishes {{{{HUGS}}}}