This is only place I like to talk about my bipolar experiences. I used to confide and talk about it with my friends, especially when i was first diagnosed because I was just in shock, confused, overwhelmed...but after watching how big of a mental/emotional toll it took on another friend because someone was dumping all of their shit onto her, I realized that I could see myself becoming a toxic friend. I realized that my friends have to manage their own mental health too and some of what I’m letting out is intense. Even if I only had intentions of just being heard. But they will not understand regardless, it just gets toxic when you’re unloading onto them.

you’re more likely to get an “ohh” and “mhmm..” rather than the result you were hoping for. It is most certainly a lonely fight. Ironically, this is why I am mad I had to talk to them about saying shit like “ugh I’m SO manic today! I cleaned my whole house and have been elated!” took 80mg of adderall... they can’t understand it when I try to talk, they show they don’t understand it with that misconception. And it makes me angry that I tell them about it and they still don’t understand.

Love this sub. Truly thankful for those in this community. Thank god you’re here.