Boundaries? Do you have Boundaries set with your friends? Most non MI people probably have never heard of them or how to use it effectively.

So sit down with your friend(s) explain that having Bipolar is over whelming to you and you can only imagine how over whelming it can be to them, Come up with a game plan . Sure they need to know when your in a rough spot, but dumping it all in there laps isnt fair nor healthy at all..

I have a T... HE is the one I need to dump all this nasty slimy burden onto so that he can help me manage and move forward .

Sure your going to hit rough spots and will need your friends support and love. Bipolar just can take over a relationship(s) if you don't keep an eye on it.

Dont feel like a jerk, I get mad at the person that uses the word "Depressed" because they are cleaning the ice cream machine and she cant have any "right now" or Tonight we went out to with a couple that I have no intention of every sharing my Bipolar with.... The woman was complaining about her best friend Andrea and her Anxiety issues ... she said " Omg, shes so bipolar" ... Hubby nudged me under the table .LOL on our way home I was like ,,, can you imagine this woman knowing I HAVE bipolar ??? LMAO .. The point is people are mostly ignorant about just how severe a mental illness can be unless they actually have to have it and live with it.


So , it's okay and no your are not being a jerk , You are living a life that can be extremely difficult at times. You and you friends need to sit down and figure how you can seek help and comfort from them and they know how to offer that emotional help and not allow it to burn them out...