I was diagnosed as bipolar when I was 16. It was awful back then. Countless meds, countless hospital stays... and therapy every week for years. Luckily that's under control now, and I have new stuff to worry about....
There are others out there! Now I don't feel so alone!
I wonder how much of the bipolar is due to the PCOS....I hope I find out by losing weight and getting the PCOS under control.
What do you gals see as some of the issues of being bipolar? Like I'm dating again due to a divorce and I'm afraid to tell the guys I date that I'm bipolar. What has been your experience with this?
Been through many diagnoses but now back to Bipolar again, hopefully the answer. As if PCOS isn't enough to deal with.. I'm glad to chat anytime. message me!
There are others out there! Now I don't feel so alone!
I wonder how much of the bipolar is due to the PCOS....I hope I find out by losing weight and getting the PCOS under control.
What do you gals see as some of the issues of being bipolar? Like I'm dating again due to a divorce and I'm afraid to tell the guys I date that I'm bipolar. What has been your experience with this?
I've always been the same way with revealing my bipolar to a new boyfriend. It's easier to accept to some than others.
When I was really sick though, that really wasn't a big issue for me. I just wanted to feel sane again. My cycles were rapid... and at times my depression or mania was SO severe, that I would hallucinate and hear voices and bang my head against walls. Everyday was a struggle. I was hospitalized many times... I went through a lot of psychiatrists who tried medication after medication on me. Finally I found the psychiatrist I'm with now, and he did the trick and found the perfect meds for me. I'm finally off my anti-psychotic... but still on my anti-depressant and mood stabalizer. And life is a lot better now :]
I met a guy I like. I don't think I'm going to tell him about it yet. We'll see how things go. He's a very smart guy. I told him about my mom being schizophrenic but assured him I wasn't schizophrenic. I didn't tell him about the bipolar though....I'm afraid of scaring him away so early. I guess if he likes me then he'll like me regardless...
How do you know if you're bi-polar? Just this morning Charles (my fiance) said that my mood swings seem to come out of no where. And I feel myself having these bursts of energy where I can't sleep at night and don't know what to do with it, but then I also get depressed for no reason.
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How do you know if you're bi-polar? Just this morning Charles (my fiance) said that my mood swings seem to come out of no where. And I feel myself having these bursts of energy where I can't sleep at night and don't know what to do with it, but then I also get depressed for no reason.
Bipolar actually takes a while to diagnose. Your psychiatrist has to keep track of your mood and symptoms for several months to officially diagnose.
Basically, you have episodes of depression and mania, and for some people, mixed states. For me, when my depression came, it was incredibly severe and terrifying. With mania... some people can find mania almost enjoyable. You basically feel like you're on the top of the world, you feel almost invincible, you think faster, talk faster, have so much energy you hardly sleep... and it can get to the point where your thoughts are moving so incredibly fast, you enter psychosis, which is a mixed state. It's a manic state gone bad. You can hallucinate, become suicidal, and it almost feels like you're out of control and not even in this world. Those are awful times. In my milder manic states, even as happy as I was... a severe crash would soon follow.
Every bipolar person is different. How your moods cycle, symptoms, etc. If it's a big concern, find a good psychiatrist.
I am bi polar... I have been in the hospital several times. I am under control now. But shrinks 2 times a week for 3 years. I now go only 2 times a month. Meds have worked for a while. I am trying to ween off of them so when i get pregnant it will not hurt the baby. I fear when I get pregnant they may not work and I may not have many options out there. I don't want to go in the hospital when I am pregnant.
I am glad there are others we can chat with.
I also too wonder how much of it is due to PCOS.. and do we have the depression part worse than some other people who may have depression.
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thought i would join in. I have been bipolar since the age of 16. From what i hear it is rare to be diagnosed so early but i dunno if thats true. Anyways, i thought i would join the thread because my one friend who was bipolar committed suicide over 3 years ago and it gets pretty lonely.
I am currently off meds because i got sick of being on the wrong things and the horrible side effects that only made me feel worse. is there anyone on here with Bipolar who is not currently taking meds for it? how do you deal? Most days i have it under control but there are times when the swings totally snowball and i feel like it takes a really bad tole on my fiancee.
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Type 1 and type 2 Diabetes
PCOS
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Anxiety disorder
... and here the UK the Mental Health System is normally more messed up that it's paitents! lol I am struggled to get a diagnosis because each and every time I saw someone I was doing okay, shame those people didn't seem me at my lowest, or at work, or at home when I was wanting to lash out at anyone who got in my way!
Hello Ladies. My name is Amy I'm 24. I have not been diagnosed with bipolar, but I fear I might be. I don't feel right majority of the time. Like I'm not the me I know I am deep down inside. I have suffered from depression since age 11. I have a horrible temper that unfortunately gets a bit violent towards my husband. Lil history tho. I was raped at age 14 (how I lost my virginity) then raped again by the same guy at age 16. He beat me both times. When I was 17 I got in a relationship with a guy that was manic depressive/bipolar & he beat me atleast once a week, verbally abusive daily. This lasted 2yrs. I left that relationship when I was 8mos pregnant with my son (He will be 5 in 2wks). I was diagnosed with post traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 2 wks after he was born. I have flash backs constantly & have contemplated suicide many times since I was 11. How do you go about finding out if you are bipolar. I'd really appreciate any & all help & adviceyou can give. Thanks Ladies.
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For me, I realized that something was wrong when my moods would change for absolutely no reason whatsoever. I mean, life was "normal" by most standards and I'd cry for no reason or be a bit ***** for no reason too. I got suicidal and was terrified and my then-husband told me to get help so I did.
If you feel like you need to seek help do it now. If you need to talk anytime, feel free to IM or PM me.
Bipolar cysters 
