Over the years I've had to learn to be my own source of support and not to expect any from those around me.

My wife is very standoffish about my mental health. Her way of "supporting" me when I'm hypo or depressed is to leave me alone. My mum knows about my BP and is very caring but doesn't really know what to do. My dad doesn't know I have BP. I have no sibs. The most supportive person I have is my 10-year-old son, which I recognize is super unhealthy for him to be in that spot so I put on a game face for him.

Thus, I'm left with me. I have become very matter-of-fact with others about my needs. If my wife gets pissed b/c I spent money b/c I was hypo I'm not apologetic about it. Similarly, if I'm depressed and I only have enough energy to sit on the couch then that's what I do.