Should you tell people that you are bipolar . Over the years I found it hard to explain my odd habits as I cycle up & down with bipolar thinking if i told people they could better understand me but only to find out that they rather not know me at after i told them of my illness .Even in AA where they offer support and understanding . After I would share my problems and told them of my illness 95% of time they would walk away from in mid sentence . Its hard going though such hell over and over again and wanting support from someone anyone and to find know one there.Why dose it scare people so much ?: Drug addicts get 10x more support and understanding in todays world but yet they have a choice to use or not to use well i know its hard for some people at least they have a choice . Its amazing how we can feel sorry for them but fear towards me .