Newbie here

So far my experience with bipolar disorder has involved one major episode. I was hospitalized in 2/06 for a manic episode that included some pretty strange delusions. The depression that followed was brutal. I am sure many of you can relate.

For now my symptoms seem to be in remission but the psychologic impact of being hospitalized and being dx is still a struggle for me.

I must say that finding out that you suffer from MI probably is shocking at any age. But to discover it at age 39 was an eye opening experience.

I look forward to getting to know you.

forever

Post edited by: southern10, at: 02/12/2008 13:51

Welcome to the forum. I am so thankful I found this site. This place has helped me so much. It's a world of information.

Dawn

Welcome. I have bipolar 1 also. When, I was diagnosed 5 yrs ago, I was pretty stubborn about getting help. After five yrs of hell, I finally had a bad enough manic episode, and started rapid cycling. It was the worst, I ever experienced. It has taken me awhile to get used to the idea, too. I had alot of mixed emotions.

Are you on meds, are you going to therapy? Once, I got on meds, and seeing a therapist it really helped with the whole experience.

Godbless, Gypsy

I do take medication presently I take Lamictal 200 mg and Lexapro 10 mg. Though sometimes I do wonder if it is the medication or just a natural remission of symptoms. Still I don't have any problem taking medication. I haven't had any serious side effects from the medication and for that I am grateful.

I did start counseling after my hospitalization. I didn't find it all that helpful as my trigger seems to be the death of a loved one and there isn't much you can do to prepare for an unexpected death. So I take my medication, watch my sleep hygiene,see my p-doc once a month and have picked myself up and moved on the best I can.

Once again thank you for the warm welcome,

Forever