I have been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder on two occasions and I am not sure how to take it.
I have racing thoughts, mood swings, general anxiety, social anxiety,....
I am afraid to get close to people because I am concerned they will not approve of me when my disorder "kicks in".
What to do? What do you do?
Oh, and my doctor gave me Lithium (haven't started yet). Is anyone taking this? Does it work? What works for you? Are you embarrassed to have Bipolar Disorder?
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I am 27 now and was 11 years old when I was diagnosed. The best advice I can give you is to take your medicines. For many years I fought taking meds because I thought it meant I was crazy. I was on an emotional rollercoaster for at least 10-12 years. I would start the medications and start to feel better but then go off them because I didn't think I needed them anymore. This is normal for someone who is bipolar.
I got married two years ago to a great guy and have a four year old little boy. I have worked the same job for seven years and just bought my second house. The reason I'm telling you this is not to brag but to let you know that you can lead a perfectly normal life. When my husband and I first got together I wasn't on any meds and he said the difference between now and then is enormous.
I am not embarassed of being bipolar. There is no reason to be. I have never had a problem with friends because of it. The key is to educate the people around you about it. Everyone who knows me understands that I go through periods of time where I just don't want to talk and am very depressed. No one takes it personal anymore they just make sure that I know they are there for me.
Lithium didn't work for me but I know many swear by it. I take trileptal and welbutrin and I have never felt any side effects.
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