Hi. I rarely see any threads on the MH board here from those of use with Bipolar diagnoses. I find it tends to be largely threads on anxiety, situational depression & stress, which I have also had battles with, but which don’t really cover the particular challenges and experiences unique to bipolar disorder.
I wondered if any fellow bipolar-bears would like to share a space here with me to chat about stuff, share wisdom & support, or to just waffle on generally (like I’m apt to do sometimes!).
Maybe if anyone’s interested in joining the thread we could introduce ourselves a bit? I’m happy to start the ball rolling…
I’m a single mum of 2 youngish ones. Lots of recent traumas/major life stresses over past 3yrs. Ended up having manic eps and my previous diagnosis (for 20yrs) was changed to bipolar affective disorder (type 1). Ive resisted any mood stabilisers until now (only lamotrigine, which hasn’t been effective) and was relying on PRN diaz to try to ward off hypomanic eps. However, mood has been all over place lately & seems to be ultra-rapid-cycling now so this week I’ve accepted I need lithium. Just been for blood tests & hoping to start shortly. Nervous about it though, and still question whether I do really have a mood disorder or whether I’m just a bit (lot?) traumatised by an awful few years/set of circumstances.
Anyone else want to join me?