Hi Tucker!

Does your family (parents/brothers/sisters know you are Bipolar?

If they do & keep relying on you in spite of it...I have to agree w Direction...they are harming you. AVOIDANCE as much as you can.

Have you told them the reason you may NOT always be reliable: because you have a condition/illness that controls much of your life: you are trying to cope with it & their support & understanding would really help..and is welcome?

Just my thoughts Tucker..sounds like you become anxious BEFORE each get together because you are anticipating a bad outcome?

Take care & hold steady!

Grace03