Yes. Very much so. I feel very alone when hypomanic. I feel like I am on this level, moving at this speed, and everyone is around me looking at me like, whoa?! What is up with that guy? Even if it is in some way appreciative, it makes me feel really isolated from them, and I struggle not to resent people. I feel alone when I am spaced out and disconnected, and of course I feel alone when I am depressed. Sorry to be so dour! But yes! That said, there are moments of intense connection, and times when I really feel embraced, and those are very special. Lately I have been more up front with people about what is going on with me, I am just so tired of talking around it, telling people I keep a strict diet because of allergies, etc... And I've told some close friends and it feels good. So we'll see, I feel less lonely reading all of your posts!