Posted by partlycloudy on June 7, 2004, at 6:53:40
In reply to Bipolar 2 and Isolation, posted by Pandabear on June 6, 2004, at 20:41:00
((((Pandabear)))) I did the same thing this weekend, except it was my in-laws I retreated from, and they were staying in my house. I basically stayed in the room but was curled up on the sofa and wouldn't speak. They are (naturally) loud and a bit belligerent - a New York leftover thing? And I just couldn't listen to it.
When they left yesterday morning I went back to bed and slept for 4 hours. I don't think I've ever done that before.
It's a very isolating illness and it's just so difficult to explain to family members. Even my sister, who has had depression for years, just doesn't "get" my bipolar 2. I can't take anyone else being so judgemental about how I am.
Talking to your T is a great thing to do. I have confided in one or two of my co-workers but I think they are just as puzzled as before.
Pandabear, I feel for you and hope you and your T can work of this soon.
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