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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My sister has bipolar disorder. When she's manic, she's like that (usually) in a fun way. As she gets older, it's becoming less fun. When she's depressed, she's like this in a woe is me way. It's hellish to deal with. We don't speak much anymore. We live about 3000 miles away from each other, so we don't run into each other at family functions or anything. [/quote]

This is interesting.  I was reading the thread and was going to mention a friend of mine whom my mom always describes as exhausting because she sucks the air out of the room. (I actually like the friend - but i tend to like bigger personalities than my mom).  [b]Friend has adhd and depression, and has mentioned her moods can even border on bipolar... I'm thinking no kidding. She's definitely got some serious mania.   She sometimes won't shut up for a whole dinner.  But then sometimes 3 months will go by and she won't accept a single invite out.  Definitely mental illness. [/b] [/quote]

Surprised to see this post revived.  When SIL is manic, it is all about her, even if the event (or whatever) is not about her.  She seems to be quiet and reserved, or rowdy and self centered - very little in between.  Agree it seems to be a mental illness. The part of not shutting up the whole dinner resonated - like she is a ring leader or something. It can't just be a normal give and take, pleasant, inclusive conversation. Very odd. [/quote]

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