[ManicDad]

I can count on one hand the number of ppl who have ever fully understood me. Unfortunately, that doesn't include anyone in my family, not very many friends. I'm not like everyone else. I have a lot of things that make me the way I am. And I often wonder if someone would just have to be bp to get it.

Then even those with this wondrous disorder have varying degrees of it and I often wonder if I'm just the craziest, most enigmatic of them all. I just wish someone could take what I say, not twist it for their own purposes, not try to guilt me and fully accept me as I am. Right now, that's all I really want.

[Trippin2.0]

Scott, there's nothing wrong with craving a little understanding hun. Its human nature, much stronger nature when we feel isolated... I was just thinking about this yesterday... I dont have anyone that remotely understands me and what I deal with. You know why I've given up reaching out irl? Becoz I CAN'T STAND baring my soul to someone who doesnt even recognize it.It just hurts or angers me when someone pretends to get it or is convinced they get it... I refuse to do that to myself.You're gonna be ok

[Puffyprue]

sadly i think its really hard for people to be able to understand unless they been through the same things, i am sorry that you feel that your family and friends dont understand you but hey you have us on pc

glad tosee you around again

hugs

[BipolaRNurse]

Nobody who isn't "blessed" with our disorder can possibly understand what we go through, how our minds work, why we behave the way we do at times. My own family has NO clue as to what makes me tick......sometimes, bipolar is one lonely disease! So when I need to talk to someone about an issue I'm having, I reach out to people here, or the FB bipolar support group I'm leading; there just isn't anyone else who understands.

Wishing you peace, friend.

[manic most days]

Originally Posted by ManicDad

I can count on one hand the number of ppl who have ever fully understood me. Unfortunately, that doesn't include anyone in my family, not very many friends. I'm not like everyone else. I have a lot of things that make me the way I am. And I often wonder if someone would just have to be bp to get it.

Then even those with this wondrous disorder have varying degrees of it and I often wonder if I'm just the craziest, most enigmatic of them all. I just wish someone could take what I say, not twist it for their own purposes, not try to guilt me and fully accept me as I am. Right now, that's all I really want.

I fully accept you for who you are right now! No expectations, no nothing.... You are EXACTLY who you are supposed to be to me

[MommaR]

Originally Posted by ManicDad

I can count on one hand the number of ppl who have ever fully understood me. Unfortunately, that doesn't include anyone in my family, not very many friends. I'm not like everyone else. I have a lot of things that make me the way I am. And I often wonder if someone would just have to be bp to get it.

Then even those with this wondrous disorder have varying degrees of it and I often wonder if I'm just the craziest, most enigmatic of them all. I just wish someone could take what I say, not twist it for their own purposes, not try to guilt me and fully accept me as I am. Right now, that's all I really want.

I am very blessed to have a husband who tho he may not UNDERSTAND all the BP causes me to do, accepts and loves me. I am grateful for this group bc I know ppl here REALLY get it! Best to you!

It's really hard when all of my effort goes into functioning and someone says that it is a poor attempt. When my biggest achievement gets viewed as poor effort. I understand completely!