I tell them I don't think they are real.

Sort of proves the point.

Sometimes documentation helps. Then again, you could just go APESHIT all over their asses (minus the trenchcoats and rifles) and say, "See, I told you so!"

Naw, just kidding. Accepting this is a process, and truly, does it really matter what they think? Perhaps you are dealing with learning disabilities as well? Make sure you get your shit done, then they won't have any ground to bitch.

Bipolar isn't an excuse.... in my opinion.

Yeah, just tell them if you close your eyes they don't exist either.............

I hope you are dealing with disability services at school? If you are not, get on board with them right away. If the teachers start to give you a hard time, then you refer them to disability services. What they are doing is discrimination and there are laws against it. If they want to be difficult, then they will be in trouble with the university and various laws.

My advice: Do not mention another word to them about mental illness or bipolar. They have their own views about it, and you will not likely change their minds. Plus, I don't want you to make things more challenging for yourself.

lmao I like Curious' suggestion. hahahaa.

I think, when it comes to certain peopl, that weather it's real or not to them depends on what's convenient. Like if I am in a bad mood my hubby will say " You need to go take your mesd". When I have a good spell he will say something like " I think bipolar is something the drug companies made up to make money" or "I think you do better off meds, thse dectors don't know what they are talking about" It's frustrating

I agree to get disability services involved.

I agree it is real.....but not an excuse. Some people just don't get it. Forget them and do your best.

i say go fuck yrself

I'd say " What's a fukn ' decease' ? "

Pure IGNORANCE....Don't even reply or respond......just turn your back to them and take care of yourself and do what you need to do to get better!!!!!

Tell them to argue with the ADA

amen cammiecat.

For real, disability services at you school needs to get involved. You are PROTECTED.

Agree with Lina, the resources are available for that reason. Then, it doesnt matter what the hell the teachers believe. We still have to push to motivate ourselves though, otherwise the behavior becomes a cycle difficult to break.

I like fish's comment too.......What is real? does anyone know?

Hold the palm of your hand out toward them and say "Talk to the hand"!!