Being bipolar doesn't make me feel lonely, but people around me who don't understand how it affects me does! I would mange it a lot better if my family were a little more understanding about how debilitating the lows can be, & how it's not just about a simple "bad mood" that can easily be remedied by someone telling you to "cheer up!" They do pretty much "get" the manic side though, "Don't mess with mom right now, she's in one of her moods!" & I'm usually given my space! Lol. But I don't think the MI itself is the root cause of me feeling alone.