Bipolars Only Online Support Group

I'm a 27-year old woman from Europe. I was diagnosed with bipolar type 2 in June 2012. Looking back I now realize that I've had this since I was 15 or so. I've been treated for 12 years with a diagnosis of depression + GAD. Recently found out that my dad and all of his siblings have this but they kept it quiet. That just makes me feel sad.

My relationship is falling apart due to my anger problems and inability to connect. I love my man but I find it really difficult talking to him or excepting any form of comforting or support. I get really angry at him, can't explain why and even though I've told him several times that it's not due to anything he's done, he still thinks it's his fault somehow.

I always thought that we were going to have loads of adopted children, and now it looks like we can't (don't think they'll let me adopt). I wouldn't like to have biological children since I don't want my kids to go through this. I need to rethink my life.

I'm scared and alone. For some reason I find it really difficult to show people how sad and scared I feel. It's almost if I do it becomes real. This is not like me. But then again I'm not really sure what is... Can you help me, I feel really lost?

I'm sorry you feel so lost.

I have a lot in common with you. I also find it hard to accept support. I am independent to a fault sometimes.

I've also struggled with irritability and anger, especially toward my husband who in no way deserved it.

Therapy can really help. So can the right meds. So don't give up. You're life may look a little different than you planned, but that doesn't mean that it can't be wonderful. Honest.