It’s going to be all right

I know it’s hard. I won’t repeat my story, but the two times I went manic was beyond obvious at work.

You can chalk some of it up to personal stress. Do they know your boyfriend died? I hope I have that correct. Everyone knows I’m a widow, and I know my last employer cut me some slack because of it.

Do you get migraines? I’ve read this is common problem for people with bipolar. I definitely have this problem. I will tell people I’m under stress due to migraines too.

There is always personal stress. You can always say you’ve been under personal stress. If anyone presses, just tell them it’s too difficult to talk about. Because it is, right?

The woman bothering you is probably going to clam up now. She’s been called on her **** now.

And remember this—people think more about themselves than they do you. They’re not thinking about you.

Don’t worry!