I have different sort of "policies" with my MI depending on the friend. Some I feel I can confide details to. Others I know won't be able to handle it, so I limit our friendship to other things. For some people, it took me a while to figure out what the best course of action was.

Maybe you could try confronting your friend about your feelings? Just say that you wonder if she's feeling uncomfortable about the issues you've been facing. If she responds badly again, then maybe you limit the friendship. Or maybe she will explain what's been up with her and you will have an opportunity to smooth things over.

It will be upsetting if you learn she can't handle dealing with a MI friend. But friendships change and evolve, and sometimes it's helpful to take a step back.

Just be sure you have alternative sources of support if she's off the list. Personally, I go to a local support group for bipolar/depression that I find helpful.

It sounds like you are doing everything you can to manage your MI. No matter what happens, please feel proud of yourself for getting help.

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