Let`s talk about Bipolar

[MermaidHair]

Hello @PerthBipolarII,

Welcome 👏 Your story sounds similar to mine as I also struggled with depression and anxiety throughout my 20's and then was diagnosed with bipolar when I was 32. I was also surprised but same as you said, it made a lot of sense!

I'm currently quite stable and happy with very manageable high and low swings here and there, but it hasn't always been this way. Navigating and conquering bipolar is hard work. It sounds like you're off to a really good start with getting onto meds and therapy and cutting out alcohol for the time being. 

Happy to chat or share experiences anytime, you are definitely not alone on this journey 💜

[PerthBipolarII]

Thanks @MermaidHair

[MermaidHair]

Welcome @Serenity4,

this is the bipolar discussion and support thread I was telling you about.

And some of our lovely members @Shaz51 @Dimity @KirSa_EnigmA @Spookums @PerthBipolarII @Appleblossom  

💜

[Shaz51]

hello and welcome  @NoonianSingh 

this is the thread i was talking about 

come and meet  some of our lovely members  @Dimity @KirSa_EnigmA @Spookums @PerthBipolarII @Appleblossom  

[Dimity]

Hello @NoonianSingh 

There are lots of people here with Bipolar 2.

I myself have had psychotic breaks so I guess that would make it Bipolar 1 (I was diagnosed before the 1 and 2 was a thing).

Once you've given the increased dosage a fair trial it could be worth asking your Dr if it's really the best med for you - there's others you could try. 

Way back when I had rapid mood swings I found one mood stabiliser really effective (not sure if I'm allowed to say it's also used for epilepsy @moderator ). These days I'm just on an antipsychotic but badly depressed. 

Anyway, welcome aboard and I hope things work out for you.