Bipolar Type II Support Group

I was diagnosed BP-II within the last year, but I've only come to embrace and believe in the diagnosis recently. I have told one person other than my husband of my diagnosis and this person has since seemingly removed herself from my life. I am afraid to tell my family or anyone else I know. The stereotypes and misunderstanding surrounding bipolar disorder are very saddening and distressing to me.

I am currently unmedicated and searching for the right drugs. I have been through several in the past two years, during which time I was misdiagnosed with depression. The medications have been very hard on me, and I'm not looking forward to experimenting further.

I am glad I have found this resource and I look forward to interacting with other members.

Tracey

So glad you have found us! You'll find so many people here who understand exactly what you're going through - and not a judgemental one in the bunch! (I've never heard anyone judge anyone here, and I've been on almost every day since April.)

Best of luck to you on your med search! Do you have a good psychiatrist (or psych. nurse practitioner) who knows a lot about bipolar meds and how they work together? (If you were on antidepressants by themselves for your bipolar, that's probably why you had a bad experience. They can cause mania, depression, or mixed episodes.) Once you're on a mood stabilizer, perhaps in combination with other meds, you should start feeling better I hope the first med combo you try is the one that works for you! Sometimes it takes time to find the right ones so be patient and keep experimenting! You'll get there! Glad you're here with us - Jeni

Tom.

When I am ready to start dating how and when can I tell them I'm bipolar? How do I explain to them what they are getting themselves into... *sigh* I envy all of you who have such a strong support system.