Read up on it at Mayco clinic online lots of great info there too. Welcome to the board.

Welcome. Here's a post from family and friends of Bipolar that has some very good basic info.

http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Family_and_Friends_of_Bipolar/forum/7938075-intro-bipolar-long

hi there, I hope you find what you want here ;-)

Thank you! :)

hi and welcome to the bipolar board, there are a lot of great people here, i hope you make a lot of new friends

Hi kirwin and welcome. You'll find lots of support here.

I love NIMH's website. Here's a link to their bp info:
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/bipolar-disorder/complete-index.shtml

Welcome!


I know how you must be feeling;I was diagnosed about 6 months ago and it hit me like a brick. I was filled with a state of utter despair and felt as though my whole world was ending. I pulled myself out of it by reminding myself that nothing had actually changed in a negative sense, the only difference was that there was now an explanation to why I was the way I was. Medication, the support of my family and this support board has completely saved me.

I love everyone on this board, they really keep me sane and there is always someone around in your hour of need. No matter how large or small the problem, someone usually has a solid piece of advice on here to see you through. If not, the mad antics alone on here will keep you thoroughly amused and aid as a distraction, which is sometimes the best medicine in my opinion lol

Look forward to reading your posts =- )

x x x

Try WebMD. They have a newsletter that goes out once a we

Sorry I cut myself off. Webmd have a newsletter on depression that has articles on bp sometimes too.

hi and welcome!
I know how you are maybe feeling.
when i was first diagnosed i had a problem accepting it for myself and being on medication for the rest of my life. I just kept asking myself why me! all the time. I was too scared to tell anybody because i thought they'd think i'm some mental case..but..believe it from me.. it gets better.. i accept it.. and so do my friends i see it as.. ''Those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.''

Its been 3 - 4 months for me im still early too but i accept my bipolar and i don't care who know's.
I feel better on medication now it's stabled my moods extremely..
i hope you get better

thank you to everyones replies, is very reassuring that im not alone! :)
yes felt really shocked at first, but looking back I can see the signs now! :)
xx

Welcome! I was only 15 when I was diagnosed and was not properly informed about my illness. Important stuff like don't stop taking your meds was all out the window with me. Please do read up on the illness and be honest and open with your treatment team. This is a very supportive group so feel free to ask as many questions as you need to.

Thank you so much, x

Welcome to the boards! Lots of information and help can be found here!

Welcome, Kirwin!!!!
This is a great site!!! I think you'll find all the info and support that you want to here and I hope you like this board!!!!
How are you feeling about the diagnosis? Was it upsetting to you or were you relieved to finally know what's going on with you? I hope that now you've been diagnosed that things go well for you!!! (((((Hugs)))))