Can anyone tell me why it is that when you're well, you get all the support in the world. Being told "i'm so proud of you, you're doing so well." Then when things start to change and you feel more alone than ever, people just vanish. They say they don't know what to say. This is not supportive and comes from a family member. I don't tell people about my BP for these exact reasons. I have NO support whatsoever in these times and just makes the illness because you have no choice but to isolate.
I would just love it if 1 or 2 people would just say I don't understand but I'm here for you.
I'm going through a mixed state right now and I'm having such a horrible time with it. Saw my new psychiatrist and I told her that I wasn't going to go back on a mood stabilizer but she increased the Seroquel.
In these times of sadness, fear and confusion it would be nice to have support.