What is Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder (previously known as manic depression) is a diagnostic category describing a class of mood disorders where the person experiences states or episodes of depression ...

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Not telling, or telling I'm bipolar-what is best?
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Through the years I've grown accustomed to being very secretive and ashamed of being bipolar. I hate being so ashamed and hiding my true self from people that know me.

In short, I stay away from relationships because I'm afraid of what they might think. There is a stigma associated with bipolar and I don't like it. So what the hell is the alternative? I'm not really trying to be alone my whole life.

Suggestions and similar thoughts could be helpful. What do you think about the stigma associated with what we have?
Posted on 10/28/09, 11:10 am
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Reply #11 - 11/09/09  11:46am
" I have to admit I can't acutally say the words I have Bi-Polar out loud.

Finally at some point have come to the relazation this weekend that yes this is just part of who I am but can't seem to acutally say it out loud.

I told my best friend that I am crazy and it has been made offical by the doctor. She finally figured out what I meant but it, but I couldn't make my self say the words.

So I understand where you are at with this..but you don't have to tell anybody anything unless you want to "

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