Ally
What is mania like for you on a given day?
Usually when that happens, I'm really crabby with my family and I snap
back at everyone if they say something. I might break something. Usually I
stay up in my room for most of the day.
How has bipolar disorder affected you?
It affects my friendships with a lot of people because they become frustrated
with me. I also can't sleep very well and I'm angry a lot. My family
is very good about it, but they can get irritated with me. It also bothers
me that because of the medications, I have a lot of acne and I'm overweight.
What is it like to others that you
have bipolar disorder?
I don't tell a lot of my friends because I know they won't really
understand. Most of my parents' friends understand a lot better than my
friends do. I only have one friend who really understands bipolar disorder
because she had another friend who has it.
What works well in helping you manage
your condition?
My medicines and a couple support groups have helped. Also talking to my therapist
and my parents helps.
