If I can't put it on myspace that I'm bipolar - what should I put instead?

Question

I'm a 16 year old guy, and I've been absent from school for almost 2 years, after I had a breakdown followed by episodes. I've been isolated and haven't really seen my friends much, and I'm trying to get out and see them. I'm also thinking about telling them that I have bipolar disorder on my myspace "about me" section, but I'm worried that it might scare them off. There's still a lot of prejudice and stigma against the mentally ill today, and I'm not sure about it.

They'll be asking what's happened to me - what should I say? Should I tell them the truth or what? I can't just tell them nothing, they'll be asking questions about where I've been.

Answer 1

Just remember, that bipolar doesn't define who we are. We are more than our illness even though most times it feels like it's all we are. But we're not. Bipolar is just a little part of you... and for me, i feel it adds a bit to my crazy character when I'm on the ups. :) I hear you when you want to let people know, so they can understand... or may it's more accepting? But why do we feel this, there isnt anything more different to us than the person next to us, we just need the occasional brain tweaking. So do use your words wisely, like someone said 'ive been through many ups and many downs' which all leads to the person you are today and will become in the future, It will mold you and if you let it the right way, then you could be one of these bipolar people with a brilliant mind (I know I am, haha). But I've had my experiences of people freaking out or not even knowing what the h**l bipolar is. You could even lighten it and say you have depression and once you get to know people closer (if possible on myspace) let them in that you have bipolar. For me its a BIG trust thing to tell someone 'my little mental secret'.

And further, if the people in your world can't accept, then walk away. Last thing you need is people bring your mood down further. Ok?

Cheers and take care.

Answer 2

Just say,

"I've been known to have my ups and downs", and leave it at that.

Answer 3

Who says you can't say you're Bipolar?

Answer 4

Due to some really heavy S*** going on in my life right now, Im wacked. My brain is kinda messed up. If they are your real friends, they will still love ya, although they might not understand totally

Answer 5

If they're really your friends they'd understand

your situation and support you rather then avoid you

Answer 6

I think you should and if they have questions which my friends did when i told them i have a certain problem.You should  give them useful info  about it (if you need more info go on google and read about it) and tell them how your successfully treating it and how w/e treatment your using is working really well to help you(i see it as  if you say postive things about it ..it makes it  seem like you have it under control and makes them less worried which gives you postive feed back from them).Thats what i did  with my friends and they were ok with it. hope this helped ....GOOD LUCK !

Answer 7

I've had similiar problems. I would suggest maybe letting them know slowly. State that you've had some issues with dealing with stress and such. they should at least show a little bit of understanding and as you and they are comfortable with it share more information.

Life's tough. Even without bipolar and other things. hang in there. Being honest will help you the most in the long run.  

Answer 8

I work at a state mental hospital and to tell ya the truth I think your friends and other people will be interested to hear about your bipolar disorder. Are you on any medication that keeps it mellow, do you have any psychotic effects that come with it?

Answer 9

just say something like this:

"if you're going to be my friend, you'll have to put up with a lot. if you do, it'll mean a lot to me"

guys might tease you, but girls will be all over you just because you shared your feelings.

Answer 10

I say tell them the truth, just be like, "I have bipolar disease, and if you don't like it, f*ck you."

Answer 11

You do not have to say anything to anyone until you have enough

therapy under your belt so you will not become affected by some of

their reactions. Most people do not understand depression or the

meanings of mental disorders.Just say you have had some issues

you do not want to discuss at this time. Ask them to respect your

wishes for now until you feel safe with sharing this information.

Millions of people have depression and arebipolarr. These are treatable

and people can live more normal lives with talktherapyy , medicines

or both.Make sure your diagnosis is correct by testing because the

proper diagnosis means everything when searching for the right meds

for your condition. When you feel like telling a friend make sure this

is a friend you like and trust. Someone who will be interested and

will listen and understand otherwise don't share your soul.

Answer 12

Recovering Bipolar!

Answer 13

Dude, don't put it on Myspace.

If they ask, then tell them personally, but like with the US army "If the don't ask, don't tell."

There is a difference between telling your friends that ask personally and announcing it to everyone on MySpace.

See some of the rude comments you already got here...

Answer 14

help me plz

im in need of some advise

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