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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kylvh
kylvh

I've been so happy, motivated, and just doing well for about 3 weeks, but now I'm down again. No one besides my therapist and I know that I have bipolar disorder because my parents don't believe in mental illnesses, but the whole therapy thing is super complicated. She's not really my therapist, but she's the closest thing I've got. I don't know how to explain what it is that I am going through to my boyfriend...

jessekay
jessekay
My dad doesn't believe that I haven't been to almost and it's hard to come to him for my problems so I understand on that part although working with a therapist good help and if you're really close to your boyfriend he can be a good support for you to but I can relate to not having certain family members believe and your treatment plan and your diagnosis I'm on the same page as you it's hard but after a while you just learn to accept it not everyone will be so accepting
Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
hi, so have had a proper diagnosis? As in the only person that can do it is a psychiatrist.

At 18, you are an adult so you should be able to access a doctor yourself, but I do know that in some cultures this is a problem.

But 18 is a dangerous age and bipolar is a very dangerous disorder, best to get diagnosed and treated before things get too out of hand.
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
I agree, at 18, you are old enough to find a psychiatrist and get treated without the consent of your parents. And if this “therapist” isn’t really a therapist, I wouldn’t trust them to treat me. If you think you have bipolar, it is important that you get diagnosed so you can get treated. Medication is so important in treating this illness
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
Yeah a Therapist can't diagnose BiPolar Disorder. I'm sure it's difficult without parental support but there are ways like Mental Health clinics through Social Services where you can see a Psychiatrist and get a real Diagnosis and get on medication and proper treatment if you're 18. Your medical records are private so your parents aren't privy to that information.
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