Bad friends or am i oversharing?

[Lady_lazarus]

So a few of my friends told me that they are not comfortable with me sharing my struggles of living with bipolar disorder and they would rather not talk about it. I said okay at first but then i am wondering why the hell are my friends so mean? Are they fake friends or am i oversharing? Just to be precise, i would like to make it clear that i dont talk about being bipolar all day everyday. Mostly, i just say things like i am exhausted or i cant sleep or i am too depressed to get out of my bed. One liner explanation for my behaviour. So who do you guys think is in the wrong here? Me or these people who i think are my friends? I doubt they are my genuine friends

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Hello

Sorry to say the problem with mental health can be as you and your friends explain. We dwell on how we feel and that can eventually exhaust those around us and they then become tired of hearing about the problems and condition you have.

It is very difficult when our lives seem dis -functional and we are worried by concerns and matters that lower our mood.

Are you talking to your GP also taking medications ?, if not make an appointment, write a list of your concerns, this will help you not forget to explain your health concerns

BOB

[Periham12]

Of course find the help you need if you haven’t already. But those do seem like selfish reactions that they are having, if you are only explaining why you can’t be who they want you to be that day. True friends are far and few between but they are definitely out there. These sound like acquaintances who aren’t really in for the long haul. I definitely don’t want to sound judgmental of those people as I don’t know them, but what you said hurt me for you. I suffer with bipolar disorder and have seen that and I’ve also seen the understanding and kindness from true friends and family. Don’t be discouraged, there are good people out there and you are amongst others who care, for the most part, right here. Wishing you the very best and more good days than bad.💙

[Lady_lazarus in reply to Periham12]

Thanku so much

[MsTree]

I think friends and family have the idea we are seeking a solution from them when we talk about or mention how we are feeling. That's why I love this forum. When in reality, we're just explaining. I'm tired of explaining because no one gets it anyway.