Hi, everyone! I joined DS today and this group as well.

I guess I'll share some of my history...

I was diagnosed with major depression four years ago. My newest psychiatrist (I've been seeing her for a year now) has diagnosed me with bipolar ll disorder about six months ago.

I experience a lot of hypomanic and depressive episodes.

When I am in my "up" mood, I go on a lot of shopping sprees, like going to Target EVERY DAY. Is that normal? I spend money I don't have via credit card. Honestly, I buy stuff that I don't need. I can't help it though. In the moment, I think nothing of it, but when looking back, I realize the consequences that will happen for spending all of this money. Yet, I continue to do this. Why? I don't know. Also, I get extremely irritable. Everything makes me upset. I usually sleep about three to four hours and feel well-rested.

In my "down" mood, I get so, so depressed. I was diagnosed with major depression, so it's like being back in that state. I think it's pretty obvious how I'd be feeling... Hopeless, worthless, pathetic, etc. I am really hard on myself, especially about my weight gain. I used to weigh 110 lbs about two years ago, and now I'm nearly 200 lbs. I tend to sleep all day if I don't have school. I lose all of my energy - I can't get dressed in the morning, I go numerous days without showering, it is hard to brush my teeth, etc. 

So, that's me. I'd like to meet people here and make possible friends. 

I hope you all have a nice day!