For context- I have bipolar type 2, I am medicated and stable. My mom told me that I should tell friends that I’m bipolar because they might not want to be friends.
Read more on PeanutThe views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of Peanut.
Learn more about our guidelines.
My mom's bipolar (I'm not sure the type or details like that) and it wasn't diagnosed until my late teens. She doesn't make it known so I don't feel like you have to let people know. People don't go around saying Hi I'm depressed do you want to be my friend anyway y'know? I just feel like that's your business especially if you feel like you're stable. I think this kinda goes with "It's rude to look in peoples medicine cabinets" type thing. If that makes sense 🤔🙃

I have a child who has bipolar 1 with psychosis and I work with people who have many various SMI’s. Yes I would be friends with them.