Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

MrGrub
After a long time of putting up with it because my self esteem was low, I've decided to cut ties entirely with a large number of my friends- who it turns out have been spreading their views about my illness (apparently I'm just weak, and only have my self to blame) among themselves and to others. Before my last major depression I'd been a bit of a socialite, and had a fair bit of personal success- I'm certain they were envious or something, because as soon as my mood did an about turn, they were queing up to have their little digs at me. I get the same from certain relatives who really should know better. Well I've decided they can all just fuck off- they bore me anyway. This will reduce my circle of pals considerably, but I'm in the mind to start again anyway- their derision is only compunding the problem.
Has anyone else had an experience with their friends like this one?
Has anyone else had an experience with their friends like this one?
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