This is why I filled for SSDI.
I could no longer deal affectively and politely with the Public

Nods

I can socialise with others no bother, but working with others is another story altogether.

Another thing to consider is that some people are just naturally introverts. There is a lot of pressure on people to be extroverts in our society, but it's based on ignorance, not science.

I don't see being antisocial as a BP trait. There must be lots of information about antisocial behavior and how to deal with it. Now go away and leave me alone. (sarcastic humor)

I have great trouble getting out and meeting new people. I have very few friends and I am trying to branch out more. Once I've met a few in a group I actually begin looking forward to seeing them. Recently joined a wine club and a book group and that's gone well. I get out now two nights a month which is 200% more than I used to get out per month.

Working though, I always had issues with being polite once I got stressed out. Not a happy scene. I do a little part time work now but my boss is me so if I get pissed it's only at myself.

Could you be depressed? It's always much harder for me in depression.

I can relate. I never want to deal with people. I end up staying home all the time and only talking to my husband and kids. I know it is not healthy but I cant bring myself to interact with anyone else. I makes me to nervous.

I can't socialize at all , my (supposedly) 2 friends always tell me I'm quiet all the time , in parties or weddings I just sit there and do nothing . I don't like people in general yet I want them to like me !!! Crazy, right ?

I agree with zonker for the most part we are naturally set one way or a another . I can tell people by their astrology sign or Chinese sign .

Like me I am a Taurus , I am like a fish out of water socially , some times I don't even see the point of conversing with people . But when hypo or manic I can charm the pant off you and enjoy it .

At a job its more complicated , more career climbers , back stabbers and manipulators .When it comes to money today anything goes . The more assertive and charming you can be and don't think about the others feeling or the fallout the better you will
do.

If you are found to be week in any way you most likely be exploited by others . But if you have a functional hypo professional in the workplace that can stay at that state they can out perform most other workers and thrive and succeed .

I read a very interesting book years ago about long term hypo professionals that out performed their peers in most ways . Ted Turner was one , the founder of CNN . People that new him said he was crazy and out of his mind .

I believe bp does have its benefits it enabled me to do things that people dream about , but the other side on the disease was very costly to me .

The book I am referring about is "Hypomanic Edge" a great read for a bp and helps us understand that we have a hidden gift .

rappcitee this is a response to the last couple of your recent post , and this a subject that I find very interesting .

I am currently volenteering and about to start a class. I have hardly any social interaction outside my family. I know it is not healthy but i am trying to get myself out there so i can meet people.

That would be a good idea--to attend a class.

I love being around people. They give me energy.
BUT..if I'm depressed I actually fantasize about drowning the moron that is currently speaking to me. I have to stay home and not talk to anyone. That's one of the ways I know I'm depressed.

Hard for me with people b/c when I'm ok, I'm likable enough. But then come the depression sessions and manic behavior. And they are all "WTF"? is her deal? Better for me to stay at arm's length.

About the only way I socialize is on this computer in person I don't do so well =(