How did you find out you were bi-polar?

How did you find out your diagnosis and how did it affect you?

I’m still coming to terms with my diagnosis. I’m bipolar with rapid cycling. I’m not specified with 1 or 2 because I shift so quickly. I’m frustrated with my mind. My medications make me feel stupid and gross but they keep me stable.

My life was great until I had a traumatic event followed by a terrible year and then two trips to the psych ward where I ultimately got my diagnosis.