For several years I was just Joe and refused to be labeled. I've never liked to be labeled because even within that label we have our own specific characteristics. Theres similarities of course but we're still different to some extent. With a world of stereotypes once you have a label they'll see you as the worse type they've heard of even if it's completely false. Society thinks if you have a mental disorder then you can't have any kind of job other than entry level. There's normal people that work in entry level positions as well as executive positions. Same goes for bipolar people.

Anyways I just got off the phone with a friend that I've been texting for the last 2 weeks. Our personalities are very similar with one another making our conversation enjoyable. It's been awhile since I've had a voice conversation vs typed conversations other than work of course. And it'll be strictly just friends only and hopefully it will be very long lasting relationship. Nothing beats true friends that's almost like family. I think we all need those friends in our life. Even being married you just need a friend because it's exhausting to always go to just your wife/husband for everything under the sun. Its great to have a different view on something when you already know what your spouse will say. Or in your case your husband doesnt want to talk about it. And I can totally understand your frustration. My wife isn't bipolar so she doesn't understand or have anything she can say about it. She just looks at me with pity. :/

I hope you find a friend that actually understands and cares about you. If you come to San Diego let me know and we all can do lunch, I know like all the best restaurants.