23-03-2021 07:03 PM
23-03-2021 07:03 PM
Hey everyone I have a confusing diagnosis of Bipolar I and Schizoaffective Disorder ..... psychiatrists cannot make up their minds ....
23-03-2021 07:04 PM
23-03-2021 07:04 PM
Hi & welcome @frog @Meowmy & @Strivetothrive!! 😊
23-03-2021 07:04 PM
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While we are introducing ourselves, let's get started with our first question 😊 This one has two parts, one for @SusanaBA and one for the community
Question 1: For Susana: What is bipolar disorder?
Question 2: For the community: What is your experience with Bipolar Disorder and how has it impacted your life?
23-03-2021 07:06 PM
23-03-2021 07:06 PM
Hi @greenpea that sounds a bit frustrating! I hope you're able to get something out of the discussion this evening. Happy to have you with us!
23-03-2021 07:07 PM
23-03-2021 07:07 PM
hello @SusanaBA , @Daisydreamer , @TideisTurning
my husband has had lots of diagnosis in his life and the latest is Bi Polar 11
@Former-Member, @Sophie1
23-03-2021 07:07 PM
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Question 1: For Susana: What is bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder is the experience of mood swings, from low moods and depression to high moods and mania. These are called episodes, meaning that the mood changes happen at different times. In between episodes people living with bipolar disorder can be happy and healthy.
23-03-2021 07:07 PM
23-03-2021 07:07 PM
Bipolar disorder I has literally driven me insane. I hear voices and have delusions although those are mostly controlled with medication. now I am fat and miserable.
23-03-2021 07:08 PM
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The experience of bipolar disorder is different for each person. The person who is experiencing the episodes will sometimes have a different view from their carers and family members.
23-03-2021 07:08 PM
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Everyone has changes in mood, but the mood changes in bipolar disorder are more extreme. The two main mood episode types in bipolar disorder are mania and depression. The pattern of episodes is different for each person. Some people can have more serious mood episodes than others.
23-03-2021 07:11 PM
23-03-2021 07:11 PM
Hear you @greenpea
Even when I'm well, I struggle with overwhelming emotions and am almost always aware that I'm riding a wave up or down. There's not much middle ground.
I was grateful for the diagnosis, after 30 years of feeling that my experience was different. It helped me make sense of my life.
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