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05/09/2012 06:31 AM
lmnm
lmnm
 
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Hi, I'm recently diagnosed with type II, I won't go through the whole shpeil, but I'm actually doing better with the diagnose because my depression diagnose had never made sense to me and now I understand what's going on in my head. Wow, I can write a run on sentence. Wink Anyway, that's my abridged story I guess.
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05/09/2012 07:42 AM  Top
soy70
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Lol! I've been complimented several times on my ability to write those. Smile I"m glad your diagnosis is helpful and helps you make more sense out of what goes on.

Take care,

Soy

Bipolar
Wellbutrin 450
Prozac 20
Lamictal 200
Adderall 40

MS
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05/09/2012 10:23 PM  Top
BipolarRuth
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I'm glad you got a proper diagnoses I too went many years with the depression label but when I got the bipolar diagnoses I too understand myself better. If you need support I'm always here.
I've been diagnosed with Bipolar 1 and have been dealing with Self Injury since age 12.

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05/11/2012 05:00 AM  Top
john1961
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welcome to the group. It is a relief to get the "diagnosis". It truly is the first step to feel better. A pice of adviced I recieved after my diagnosis keeps things in perspective it might be a help. Our pdoc is going to do chamistry expreriments until they get to your cocktail of meds which work best. As difficult as it will be try to stay open minded and full of faith, it will help on the dark days and the great days. and know that normal for you is special and distinct for you. Best of luck in yoour journey to wellness.

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05/11/2012 08:30 AM  Top
Bangbang
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It does help and is a great relief to get the right Dx. Now I hope you get the right meds to help you cope with life.
You are not drunk unless you have to hang on while lying on the floor.

05/12/2012 08:34 AM  Top
Enigma1969
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I actually had the same issue as well. Depression diagnosis was not giving me the right meds. Now with the type II diagnosis I do feel better than I did because of the med changes I believe. Good luck.
Sincerely,
Chris, 43

BMD with psychotic features, OCD & GAD

Clozapine - 400mg (BID)
Lithium - 300mg (BID)
Lamictal - 400mg (BID)
Neurontin - 1200mg (TID)
Klonopin - 0.5mg (BID)
Abilify - 10mg (Once Daily)
Buspar - 45mg (TID)
Vistaril - 25mg (Bedtime)(PRN)
Restoril - 30mg (Bedtime) (PRN)

"I see myself as an intelligent, sensitive human, with the soul of a clown which forces me to blow it at the most important moments."

Jim Morrison

I am not a doctor or licensed therapist, nor do I resemble one.

05/12/2012 11:58 AM  Top
Jarhead75
Jarhead75Posts: 198
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I was also dx as depression, but to no avail. Once dx as bpII, I refused the dx. I have since accepted it, and will stay on my meds, if I like it or not...
My advice is worth what you paid for it – nothing!

05/12/2012 06:56 PM  Top
Dit
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I like how you worded your post i felt exactly the same way when i was finally diagnosed with having bipolar (instead of being diagnosed with having depression/anxiety when all along i had bipolar) glad you can finally make sense of some things, i sure am relieved.
Be Still and Know That I Am - Scripture
12-Step Slogans - One Day/Moment at a Time/Just for Today/Let Go & Let God/But By the Grace of God
Live and Let Live/Easy Does It/This Too Shall Pass

"Don't be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts." - Hopi tribe

Bipolar I

Lithium 300 mgs, Lamotrigine 200 mgs, Klonopon (Clonazepam) .05mg more if needed, Clomipramine (Anafranil) 25 mgs, Abilify 5 mgs, Seroquel 25 mgs

Please note that I am not a psychiatrist or psychologist. My opinions are personal only. This site is not intended to be a substitution for professional care, nor is anyone here qualified to make diagnoses.

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05/14/2012 05:01 AM  Top
liamacker
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I was first diagnosed with major depressive disorder with GAD at age 13 with first episode aged 10. I wasn't diagnosed bipolar till 19. They say it takes on average ten years for bipolar to be correctly diagnosed with most people only seeking help when depressed, because as we know, no one wants to admit something is wrong when manic.

Im glad you now understand your illness and heres hoping meds suit you =)

★210mg Lofepramine ★ 30mg Abilify ★ 300mg Lamictal ★ 50mg Phenergan ★ Ambien 10mg ★

Any advice given is merely from my own experience as I am not a mental health professional, psychologist or psychiatrist.
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