Bipolar disorder question

bio_girl2 · 08-07-2004, 04:33 PM

Hi Ladies,
I was wondering if anyone has also been diagnosed with a mood disorder. Two days ago I was dxed with cyclothymic disorder (a less severe, but chronic type of BD). Previously I had been dxed with Marjor Depressive Disorder after hospitalization back in March (failed suicide attempt). Due to insurance problems (they didn't want to pay) I had to stop seeing my Endo and couldn't make an appt with a Psch. after I was released. I have been off meds since mid March...nearly five months. All my symptoms that had been under control for almost a year have returned! Most days I feel completely worthless...but sometimes I feel absolutely fantastic...boundless energy and a drive to get things done (but I never really finish anything I start).
I just realized how much I'm rambling, so I'll get to the point. I don't know what to attribute my moods to any more...am I feeling a certain way because of PCOS or because of the mood disorder? How do you decide? And with both of these things complicating my life...how am I suppose to decide what is normal for me when I can't even remember what that is? I'm so confused.

makeitsomeday · 08-16-2004, 02:55 PM

((((Hugs))))! First of all, I would like to say I am sorry you are having these difficulties. I don't really have an answer to your question; however, I would like to suggest that you speak to your therapist, or your Doc so s/he can direct you to the right place to get some of your questions answered. You said you were having money problems, there are clinics that go by your income. I understand this wasn't very much help, but I wanted to let you know you are being heard. God Bless!