Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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danniegirl1990
danniegirl1990
Hi,
I'm Danielle, I'm 24, married (3 years almost) with a 2.4 year old daughter who I stay at home with, and she also goes to preschool.
I hope to start a hairdressing apprenticeship this year too...
I've been diagnosed with bipolar 2 for 2 years after years of being wrongly diagnosed with borderline pd. It was the birth of my daughter that brought out the bp diagnosis as I suffered with postnatal psychosis.

So yeah...there's a bit about me
irishwriter
irishwriter
you are very welcome to DS. I hope you enjoy the place. it is a wonderful big family with a place a the table for all comers. i look forward to getting to know you. hugs.
Precious97
Precious97
Welcome!! That's when I started treatment too. When my daughter was born my dr was like ummmmmmmm this isn't normal postpartum depression and started watching the signs for a while and said "yep she's bipolar" later stated bipolar 1
danniegirl1990
danniegirl1990
Thanks :)

Precious, it's amazing what kids do eh?! ;)


Xx
sadiegirl13
sadiegirl13
welcome, this is a nice place. Good to have you around.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
HI and Welcome to the board...x
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
Welcome!
dizzynini
dizzynini
Hi daniel and welcome. Like yourself my moods were worsened after childbirth...what fun eh? Its nice staying at home with wee ones.
spacepony
spacepony
Welcome :0) mine really picked up after childbirth, too.
joneszy93
joneszy93
Welcome :)
dancingd
dancingd
Welcome to DS.
I have been here since 07, and DS has really been a blessing to me .

NOTE.... my first psychotic episode was while I was giving birth ...very rare , scary, no one knew what was going on, least of all me
CuppyKake
CuppyKake
Welcome to DS! Everyone is very supportive here!

I'm 23 with a 2 & 3 year old and my bp came out with the birth of my kids too! But I was misdiagnosed with postpartum depression first.

Glad your here!
puffy1976
puffy1976
Welcome! Yes, I started having symptoms after significant stress also. My grandfather suffered from dementia and we didn't realize it until all of a sudden the house was going into foreclosure. So glad you are here.
bbipolar
bbipolar
Welcome to DS, we are all friendly and open glad you are here.
Desigol1979
Desigol1979
We welcome you to the neighbourhood!
danniegirl1990
danniegirl1990
Thanks everyone :)
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