Bipolar Support Group

A little bit about me :

I'm a nineteen year old male who graduated High School. Once I graduated I didn't know my purpose in life,so I moved from the Northeastern area of the United states where I stayed my whole life to move Sunny Beautiful Florida with my also Bipolar mother, However Florida was never sunny for me but more of a dark place where I developed my addiction to Oxycontin. I realized that I had a problem after only a few short months and moved back up North. Well as expected I found these drugs again. About three Months ago I put down drugs one final time and I continue to stand strong on the fact that I'll never touch them again. However I'm the kinda of person that easily finds the positive in a negative situation This fall I will be studying drug and alcohol counseling at the community college. When I stopped using I had my first manic episode not knowing what it was I went to the hospital because I thought I was gifted and believed there was something someone wasn't telling me. Out of fear of being committed I declined medical evaluation at that time.(however the hospital contacted the police and told them I was unstable) after being watched for nearly an house I got in my car completely sober and the police got behind me pulled me over and and charged me with a DUI, Mind you I still had no idea I was bipolar. They drew blood at the hospital and let me go. It wasn't until 3 days later I agreed to go to the hospital and face whatever outcomes were to happen. I was committed for 8 days and Diagnosed with Bipolar I and wrongfully diagnosed with Schizophrenia. I am now feeling better that I'm off the skizo. med (thorazine)However stress is still so present now that I can't drive until I win in court. But I guess the good thing is that I was sober so it should be relatively easy to win!

"However I'm the kinda of person that easily finds the positive in a negative situation" I'm glad to read that. It is a good strength to have.

Again, welcome and I look forward to getting to know you on the forums.

I'm glad that you are happier with your meds. Remember, it's important to always keep your bipolar under control.

I think it's great you are going to school to be a counselor! And best of luck with clearing up that DUI.