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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I have been diagnosed with depressive bp and....

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I am a 20 year old female who is physically disabled i have many health problems. just to name a few i have been diagnosed with depressive bp and anxiety and panic attacks. What dose this mean? I am confused I dont show manic eppisodes so how am I bp? I am very down and have problems with myself and my size. I am also in a relationship with a man who is add and I am trying to understand that. what is adult add? Meds have not worked for me and i am currentally not on anything but i am in therapy but its not helping what do i do?
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Awe sweetie. You are at the start of this journey. Its difficult. Oh is it difficult. The best way to understand both conditions is go somewhere like mayoclinic.com (i think thats what it is) or google bipolar and add. Its not a pretty condition, but with the right med(s) it can be controlled and you can live your life. Best of luck new friend!
computerbob1
computerbob1
I have found additional help by joining the Depression community. Try to be patient and in the mean time read as much as you can take and write down your questions to post in discussions here and to ask your Pdoc. Look further down the list of advice and Discussions for help. This question comes up almost daily from people who are new to this DX. I find a lot of help at WebMD.com

http://www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder/guide/what-is-bipolar-disorder

http://www.healthyplace.com/communities/bipolar/related/support.asp

Each community on DS has a Recommendations link where lots of resources have been suggested .

Unfortunately there is not one treatment that works for all and sometimes it may feel like trial and error but hang in there.

http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/adhd-overview

Good luck
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Unfortunately it is going to be a struggle for a while until you figure out the proper treatment. I would suggest that you keep seeing your physician and psychiatrist. I wish you the best of luck!!!

JW
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