Hi lunakate

It's good to see you here on the Bipolar forum.

Yes, I remember the feelings that I had when I was first diagnosed too. Can all seem a bit surreal as we process our way around it.

I sort of felt a "little" relief as to understand what had been happening (I was diagnosed during somewhat of a strange episode).

I guess each person is different as to whom they choose to disclose to and whom they choose not to disclose to. It's a matter of personal opinion and comfort zone. You don't have to disclose to anyone really if you're not comfortable. You're certainly not obliged to. I know plenty of members who openly disclose, this works well for them too. I guess it's dependent on the individual, the circumstances, age, nature of relationships etc.

Many things can happen to us during episodes. Our stories I guess would be unique and yet at the same time similar too for a lot of us in terms of behaviour and outcome during episodes.

And I know about "gossip". Oh I hate gossip. I loathe gossip. It isn't right.

At the end of the day you know the truth.

Hold your head high.

Soldier on forwards.

Onwards and upwards.

Keep tabs with us and thank you for sharing.