Using Bipolar as an "excuse"? What the hell?
So I've recently been accused by a very close friend of using my bipolar disorder as an excuse for my actions...I really don't think that's fair. I've only EXPLAINED why I sometimes act or do the way/things I do...Tried to EXPLAIN my illness to someone who is obviously very uneducated about it. When asked "why would you do/say such a thing?" What do I say when I honestly don't know why I do or act the way I do other than that I'm sick? I DO try to take personal responsibility for certain actions, but some things cannot be explained other than my illness makes me act irrationally. How do I deal with a person like this? She refuses to accept that I don't have much control over myself..especially since I have NOT been on meds. Has anyone had similar experiences with loved ones? I don't know how to get her to LISTEN...help?