[astone131]

I thought having a bipolar friend would help me. We would both understand each other and know what each other is going through. Turns out it was a really bad mistake. She is such a taker while Im the giver. All she ever wants is my adderall. She ask me several times a day if I will give her some. Then yesterday she asked if I would give her some loratab (which I have for after surgery tomorrow). I needed to go to the hospital 2 days ago because I took to much of my own adderall and she said she was busy cleaning her house and didnt want to leave. Believe me I can give you a list of things that make her not a good friend. I made a pros and cons list and there where only 2 things on the pros list while the cons list had about 20. So I have decidided the best thing for me to do is distance myself from her and see what happens. Thanks for listening.

Good for you, astone! Sounds like a very good idea. And the trying to mooch meds? I've got a lot to say about that, none of it good.
I remember you had written about the situation with this "friend" before and am so glad you are taking action and standing up for yourself in this way. Let us know how it goes, ok? Lots of strength to you!

[missbelle]

Good that you saw what she was like. I can understand that you thought since you had the same illness that you thought you would connect but everyone is different even with the same illness....now you know that.....another lesson learned!
Take care of yourself!!!

Hugs;

[venusss]

Diagnosis itself is... not a good thing to chose friends by. But I guess you know that by now.

[Detach]

Yeah I feel you... My so called "friend" is a taker also, she has anxiety dx not BP. It's the most frustrating thing to know you've been there for your friend, then in your time of need they just don't care. I'm in the same boat...