MaleRN

Because you live in a society where people are expected to behave according to predefined societal norms.

As a result of your illness you experience reality differently than those who don't share your diagnosis.

This doesn't make you a bad person. It just means that other people have expectations of you and if you don't follow those expectations you may end up in a mental facility or corrections facility.

Edit: words

I am a nurse and I have a step son with schizophrenia. I have had to have him involuntarily committed 3 times by the courts.

I'm not saying bipolar and schizophrenia are the same. I'm just giving you the point of view of someone without mental illness.

Have you experienced autonomic dysreflexia? If so was it terrifying or confusing?