@AMG1028 @CalculatingMind @IntlBipolar That just ripped me to the core. I wish I had the guts to “come out” on social media, and to my friends/family. It is so exhausting everyday for all of the reasons you mentioned in your blog post.
@AMG1028@IntlBipolar I went through a physical exam, and was asked if I had any thoughts of suicide or had any depression. I had no idea that my normal was abnormal so I answered accordingly.
@AMG1028 In my experience my mania is easier to see than my depression. As a stay at home dad I can’t let depression slow me down so I muscle through it. When I’m manic though, I get cocky and arrogant. Tend to do stupid stuff and put my family second to my wants.
@BipolarBattle I find that when I’m manic my inflated ego makes me very sensitive. I sometimes find myself viewing someone’s misfortune (outward misfortune) as petty and needy. I always walk away from those people feeling bad about myself and not them.