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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New BP2 Diagnosis

AussieinSeattle
AussieinSeattle

Hi all, 


So after many years of believing my struggle was with medication resistant major depressive disorder and GAD I have just recieved a probable diagnosis of bipolar type 2. 


On researching medication options and learning more about BP2 I am feeling kind of freaked out and not particularly hopeful, especially as historically my body has not coped well with medications (elevated liver enzymes etc.)


For the last year or so I have blogged openly about my mental health journey but as of yet I don't feel able to write about this latest development...for some bizarre reason I am finding this new "label" particularly difficult to swallow?!? 


Anyway, I guess I was hoping to get some further insights and reassurance from others out there who have navigated the realities of bipolar in the hope that I can process things more readily. 


Thanks in advance! 




Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Welcome Aussie..... It took me a while to find stability with meds but I did.... Please don't lose site that we have a controllable disorder

This is a good board.... I'm glad that you found us..... Big hug.....xo
Prettyinink4
Prettyinink4
Hello, welcome to the board. Im 3.5 years into my diagnosis and a lifetime of hard times and i know what you mean by the fact it is kind of hard to except. At first, i was embarrassed and now i try my best to advocate for people with mental illness and help those ppl struggling out. It takes time, thats absolute. They call my whirlwind rollercoaster ride bipolar 1. What meds have they changed you to since your diagnosis? Good luck with everything.
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