Welcome De Luca!

I third what BipolarWolf and fern46 wrote. We think you'll find Psych Central to have a great group of people who are here to support each other, and not judge. Honestly, I've found it to be the "safest" and most welcoming bipolar forum I've ever visited.

I won't say there isn't an occasional person who is perhaps struggling with the disorder and shows irritability, but that's not frequent. My point is that we understand and have all been there. We've all been at the receiving end of judgement, so know how that can hurt. There is also a recent thread on the board labeled Do you find anything positive about bipolar disorder? Though responses vary, you'll see many where people wrote that it helped them become a more compassionate and understanding person.

We are happy you have joined us, De Luca! If ever you feel judged at PC, please contact me or any of the members here that you feel comfortable contacting.

BirdDancer