I too have struggled to accept myself as a person, having bipolar. I was diagnosed with type II ( less severe?) when I was 23, 2 years ago. It took me until 24 to accept meds, I was TERRIFIED of...
It seems like by saying, "You're such a stress case," your sister is minimizing and scoffing at your feelings and ignoring the fact that depressions and emotional problems can result from a...
Thank you ALL for much needed encouragement! I am finally taking large chunks out of the literature for my topic and outlining important points in a way that I can best sift through and decipher the...
Hello, I ALSO was diagnosed with a less severe form of bipolar, and some of my pdocs are convinced that I do have bipolar, and only one thinks I do not have it. After doing extensive research and...
Does anyone else have severe difficulties with writing when experiencing mixed emotional states? I'm bipolar, and in grad school, and not only am I having problems concentrating on writing papers, I...
Hey, I'm glad you're posting, even if you haven't gone to see someone yet. It takes a lot of courage and strength, and I know it can be discouraging if you don't find somebody good right away. As for...
Have you seen a doctor about this, or is this the first time you've told anyone about your feelings? I don't have dysmorphic disorder, but I am a "recovered" anorexic, was anorexic for three and half...
I was nodding and smiling as I read your post. I have bipolar, and my best friend has anxiety, depression, and sometimes mania-like symptoms. We love each other for many reasons, but one of the...
Thank you all for your help and encouragement- I was feeling really down the other night when I wrote this and haven’t really even wanted to mention it to anyone for fear of people thinking I was...
Hello, (this is long winded, but it's to offer heartfelt support) I am new to this board, but wanted to chime in with some more support. I was diagnosed with bipolar two years ago, at the age of 23,...
Hello, I am new to this board, and very happy to have come across it as it seems like a very positive, supportive environment. I was diagnosed with bipolar two years ago, have been taking Lamictal...