How do you tell the difference between Bipolar related responses and actions versus just regular life? I've been going through some tough times and just can't tell anymore. I'm usually pretty even and under control but there is so much bad happening I can't seem to keep level. I'm upset all the time but sometimes isn't that just life? When life is hard and many changes happen at once, wouldn't everyone be upset and stressed? I can't tell the difference anymore. Feel like I want to blame being bipolar for all my problems but it just doesn't seem right. Any thoughts?