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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Nevertheless pleased to be diagnosed

deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi,

Even if it's difficult to live with this illness, i feel lucky to know what i have, after all these years when i was not sure on the morning to be alive for the evening.

Now i have a hope to have a futur for me and my kids and i know how to ask help if i don't feel well.

I have a thought for all people who are ill like us but have never been diagnosed yet, because they still in danger.

Christine
deleted_user
deleted_user
yah..i hear you christine....thank god we are taking meds for this bugger....and yah, i do feel for those who do not know, or are running from meds...as i was for so many years.....it's a terrible disease...but with the right self-care and meds i have to beleive there is hope for us! a big hug for you, and i'm glad your feeling the hope! maggie
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deleted_user
i am glad you have hope for the future. what do you do when you know what it is and have no hope.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yeah deff.

I was misdiagnosed with depression for 3 years. The mania for me was always sever irritation and being hypersensitive to sound, touch, light, everything. I thought it was part of depression....my psychiatrist (who sucked) put me on an antidepressant and I went THROUGH THE ROOF MANIC...I wasn't sleeping, I was spending money like it was my job, I was sleeping around, shit just basically hit the fan, and I told her all this and she was like "oh it's a common reaction" so I switched psychiatrists and my new one was SHOCKED that she didn't catch it....needless to say he got me on meds and I'm (kind of) sortted out.....bad lately but ive been diagnosed for 2 years now
nobody666
nobody666
I agree hope could be another topic itself for those not dx'd I feel sorry knowing what they are in for
FireflyWine
FireflyWine
Yes I agree it was a huge relief for me too. To be able to finally explain my self to my self was wonderful.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes. Naming the beast is half the battle. You can fight the enemy once you know what it is. It was so hard to be in the dark most of my life. But the struggle is still a mighty one at times. Nevertheless, we can beat it. Especially with support like DS and pdocs, tdocs and meds. It takes a network of support and ideally family and friends to get through the rough spots. Never give up hope. I try to pass that along. I'm so glad you are feeling hopeful as well and know how to ask for it when you need it. We're always here to help you with that. Hugs, RKB
notfound404
notfound404
cygnet,
yes the diagnosis is the only way you can get treated successfully else they cause harm treating just mania or depression. It also means you can learn about triggers and strategies online and here on DS.

Mostly I find it touching that you end in such a compassionate note of worrying about those out there still in danger, not diagnosed. YOu have a kind heart. Hope to see your comments online...
notfound404
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi,

Thanks a lot for all your replies.
have a nice day.
christine
deleted_user
deleted_user
Amen!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Buderfld8 are you always so nice or is it just today ?
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