I love your honesty, because your thoughts were my very thoughts on this early path to recovery from bipolar. We all want to be accepted by others whether it's a significant other, relatives, employer and co-workers, and so forth - but the bitter truth of it is that we will most often become the victims of prejudice and mistreatment.

In earlier posts I advised everyone to "tuff up," but received some sharp criticism back. Instead, try to become indifferent to the stupid ignorance and cruelty of others. While that's sound advice - it's as hard as hell to practice.

I only disclose that I'm BP1 to those who are important to me and need to know in good time. While others may suspect that I'm crazy at times - I do not provide them with any material evidence to support their suspicions.

Incidentally, I've always believed that we BP's love fluid change. I find routine makes me very, very uncomfortable.

AND I DISAGREE WITH TRAVELINGLADY - I DO WISH THAT I COULD DUMP THIS AFFLICTION ON MY ENEMIES!