I just sent an e-mail to my best friend explaining what is going through my head, and it is driving me nuts waiting to hear back from her. Of course, I don't think I should be listening to George Jones, but that is the mode I'm in.

This is driving me nuts!!!!!

I know I should be focusing on myself, but I can't.

Jeffro.

[BlueInanna]

Aww you're so southern, I love it... that's where all my family is... same town.
I hate waiting for the response after you've exposed your heart or your true thoughts...
I really hope she responds fondly Jeffro. Good luck. Good for you pouring it out there into the light.

let us know what she says... i've had mixed experiences with this telling people stuff... so could go either way

She responded last night, but I had already gone to sleep. She told me that she's glad that I told her about the bipolar, and that it really does clear things up. Like the random thoughts, the weird sleep schedule, and the weird way my feelings show up. She told me that we have been friends for a long time, and she has no intention of giving that up.

I'm glad that she feels that way. I'm horrible at relationships, and I do value the relationship I have w/ her. I just wish I was better able to handle it.

[Kristiemarie]

I haven't told many people. My mom accepted the dx but I honestly think she questions it. My husband doesn't care what the dx is, as long as I get better. I can't tell the in laws, even though they are the most wonderful people. I feel like they might look at me differently. I've told one friend. That's it.

You'll learn to handle things better. I'm still really struggling but I know a lot of people here have a pretty firm grip on things.

Keep working at it and lean on those who are there to hold you up.

[manymiles]

Originally Posted by jeffro1972

She told me that we have been friends for a long time, and she has no intention of giving that up.

Sounds like you have a really good friend there.

I really do. She is so special to me. And this last depressive episode, I thought I had destroyed this beautiful friendship.