I know that my personality depends on my overall mood. That is, I tend to have a different personality depending on whether I'm stable, hypo/manic, depressed, or mixed. (I actually think this may be very common amongst people with BP.)

What about you?

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My normal/stable personality is s***. Unfortunately, I'm just not that likable for whatever reason. I'm not sure what it is about my personality, but a lot of people don't like it, which is probably why I don't have friends in real life. (Oh well.) But it might be because I'm introverted, and I think a lot of people are put off by introversion.

When I'm depressed, my personality is the same as normal/stable, except much worse. I tend to sleep a lot and become very grouchy! A lot of people are put off by it because I also tend to complain about how much my life sucks.

When I'm hypo/manic, I become gregarious but annoying, which means people get sick of me very quickly! Though sometimes people love me because I can be a total jokester and make them laugh a lot. And I also tend to compliment people a lot, which makes them feel good about themselves, so people like when I do that.

Overall, my personality kinda sucks! But I'm okay with it. I'm content with being by myself or whatever because I've been this way for about 6 years. When I get hypo/mania, it kinda averages out my personality to something somewhat likable.

[JustJace2u]

I honestly don't feel like I have any personality. Sometimes I just feel as though people put up with me because they feel sorry for me, for whatever reason.

Hm... I sort of feel the same way, except I don't think people feel sorry for me. I think they put up with me because they feel they are "morally obligated" to do so.

Guess we're kinda in the same boat

[JustJace2u]

I'll never let go

[1278]

I think my personality does change with my mood, but I think my journey with mental illness has had the biggest impact on my personality overall. When I was younger I was extremely shy but as I reached my later high school years and university I became more outgoing(for me at least) and confident. I was also slowly opening up to people around me as I never spoke about my personal life. Once I was diagnosed as bipolar I've regressed so much in these last 2 years, I've felt like the people I let into my life have hurt me more than anyone ever could so now I just ignore everyone.

[Raindropvampire]

My personality changes so much with my moods my husband has had a serious talk with me because he was concerned I had DID. I'm anything from a social butterfly who likes everyone and has never met a stranger to the most depressing sod you've ever met all depending on my mood.

[Unrigged64072835]

My personality doesn't change much. I'm still quiet and shy no matter what. All the turmoil resides on the inside.

[hopeless2015]

Yes, if I'm feeling good I'm a lot more outgoing, especially at work, if I'm not I'm quiet or I'll sit at my desk and cry...the poor girls in my office!!

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[JustJace2u]

Originally Posted by Fharraige

My personality doesn't change much. I'm still quiet and shy no matter what. All the turmoil resides on the inside.

That's EXACTLY how I am. I do hide my emotions well, especially the sad and depressed ones. Heaven forbid anyone see me cry in public for no apparent reason.

[xRavenx]

I'm naturally sensitive and caring. My emotions run very deep, although I'm unsure if it's just the BP causing this or if it is personality. I hate disappointing people, and I'm naturally a "people pleaser." I like connecting with others, and I'm definitely quirky and march to the beat of my own drum. Naturally, I'm also a little spacy and disorganized. There is a bit of a quiet side to me, so sometimes others describe me as having a calm presence (but underneath it all, I'm actually a very anxious person).

With mania or hypomania, I'm even more social and less inhibited when it comes to saying things out loud that maybe I should keep to myself. I become more talkative. I'm naturally a risk taker, and a lot more so when in manic or hypo. When depressed, I still reach out to others, but I have a wall up to avoid getting hurt....so I can come off as a little aloof or checked out.