So many groups or boards you can discuss have people who understand nothing about bipolar and are afraid to delve into it. They feel they must take their meds and just say they are "acting out" or "being manic" but never want to go into that greay area of "What really IS Bipolar? I got diagnosed and even though I believe it it, I dont believe its cut and dry "Bipolar" either.

I think many who really are not Bipolar but may have some mental imbalance are toss into this category..Well, that got me tossed into the pits of "How dare you say any such thing without scientific evidence on your part!!"  I thought this was an opinion and venting board..not a scientific journal?? Anyway I got told shut up and go away. And then everyone went on about how their meds didnt work this time again or they were angry at family members but it was all the fault of their illness Bipolar and they had no control over it....I mentioned diet and environmental possibilities and further to go away and quit "quit acting like a nut!" Hummm....Im a nut, being told not to discuss issues with....??