Living with bipolar and other mental problems

It is a constant battle everyday. It is worse if you have mental problems. I have bipolar. There are days that are really good and there are days when nothing seems to go right. It is like a really bad roller coaster. It don't help when your loved ones and friends don't understand. On top of having bipolar, I hear voices and see things. Medication helps most of the time, but there are times when the medication does not work. I really like to be happy, but sometimes I just start feeling sad for no reason, or angry for no reason. I am still a person, but when I tell someone that I have bipolar, they treat me like I am crazy and stupid. I have feelings and I am smart. Those of you who have the same problems know how I feel. I tried running away from it. I tried ignoring it. I even tried hiding it. That all ended bad. As for the voices and seeing things, it is somewhat under control. Talking about this does make me feel better and helps people to understand what a person with bipolar goes through. So the next time someone tells you that they have a mental problem, don't treat them bad, show them some respect like you would show any one else. We are people also.