I'm curious if any of your work colleagues or non close friends would even know if you had BP or not. It seems like in the news or just in general with people that BP has a stigma. I was very successful in my career and made lots of friends (not really now since I've moved and I'm plain tired, LOL). I was recently diagnosed with BP, due to ongoing manic episodes that would happen 3-4 times a year. They got worse as I got older.

Why do people think we are just plain crazy or should be under a bridge somewhere? Anyone else been successful in your career and have friends but no one would even know?

BTW, I have a few friends that I would consider BP but of course I'm no pdoc (and who am I to diagnose them) and are very successful! In fact one is semi famous and I think they might be BP. What gives?

Curious!