Help me I'm bipolar and people think that I am mad

I was diagnosed with bipolar and Change Management disorder eight years ago. Ialoso was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism.I have been taking my medication for years. Then I stopped taking the bipolar meds on doctors advise,he told me to get a boyfriend.I was fearful because I don't think it fair for someone to deal with omeone who has bipolar.Not saying thsat we should not have a normal life, but it is a very complicated disorder which most people cannot cope with. I have had some serious episodes with the past two years.To the point where people are saying that I am mad but I know I am not because I can control myself.How do I get them to understand?

First, your doctor should not pressuring you to have a boyfriend. That is like skipping steps. First you must feel comfortable with yourself where you can feel stable and confident. You cannot maintain a relationship with someone if you are not feeling like yourself.

Maybe your doc meant to try establishing some friendships. Practice making and maintaining friendships. Your friends accept you for who you are, even if bipolar. Then maybe a relationship grows out of a friendship.

Take one step at a time. Practice making friends first. Boyfriends can wait.

Maybe you should check with your Dr. to reitarate what they were trying to tell you.  I tend to take things very literally, maybe he just meant more interaction with people, leading to friendships/relationships, whatever.  Only you will know when that time is right.  I also am not on meds and I am doing very well most days.  I get called weird all the time, but that is because I work with people who just do not appreciate what is important to other people.  Who cares what they or anyone thinks?  Work on yourself and when you are not looking, the best relationships happen, really, they do!

Have a great day honey

Gem