I sympathize with the lady who said Dr

[dd415]

can't decide if shes borderline personality disorder or bi-polar. It has been bad enough to be bi-polar always wondering if something I ear, not enough, too much salt or too much or not enough of anything will affect the lithium, not to mention having panic disorder attack problems from time to time. I have had a great life, now retiredm but anyone who has this needs someone to talk to who has been through it or going through it, no one believes a person with this, especially family, as much as they help,. Is this site for talking to others who give encouragement, since I go to my therapist but always feel like its a waste of time, I am really well adjusted considering and have had lots of trouble  accepting being bi-poar all these years, I always feel like family/people are pointing a finger at me when anything happens in my life. Am I jjust feeling sorry for myself, do you think? Please be truthful from what I have told you..Thanks for a site thats informative about so many health problems.

[darlenedaisy]

my family does not understand it either. my mom and dad do, but my sibs and their families do not. you are definitely not feeling sorry for yourself. it is difficult when loved ones are unaware of what it is like to live with bipolar illness. for me, i want acknowledgement and understanding from them. i have now accepted that they will never understand...why i dont know.
i also get judged.
i have had to put a little distance between those who dont support me, those who judge. i never talk to them about my bipolar and have had to find new supports. two good friends and this forum are my support.
you are not alone :) glad u posted, there is good support here.

[lindahand]

Family dynamics are a hard one. They have the ability to make you crazy bipolar or not. lol.

I wouldn't say that no one believes a person with this. I know my husband believes me, and my family tries to understand (they miss the mark though). I am sorry that your family isn't able to come to the same understanding.

I don't think you are feeling sorry for yourself. Just reaching out and trying to make sense of things.