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By Christina R Sunday, February 17, 2008

I was diagnosised Bipolar with moderated depression, Anxiety disorder with Agoraphobia in 2005. I have tried a number of meds and these seem to be working at the moment.

I can remember having issues when I was as young as 13. I had a break down at 17, 19 and 28. When my Mom died I went into the deepest depression (2005) and could not find my way out, I ended up in CSU, on a 72 hour hold. This is when I was given the diagnosis. But I just thought I was crazy I never in a million years thought that the issues I had when I was younger had anything to do with Bipolar.

At the moment and for the last 4 months I have not had very many issues, except for anxiety, which I take ativan .5mg and then I still cut them in half because a whole one makes me loopie. If I didn't have this medicine I would more that likely not be able to leave my house. Sometimes it gets really bad. But I am dealing with it.

This was probably not where this is supposed to be written you I started typing and this what came out of it.

 

Bad week
2/17/08 4:15pm
Post what you feel.  There are many very nice people on this site.
2/18/08 9:15am
I just wanted to let you guys know that I am not being antisocial. I am just very shy, which make my anxiety worse. So please dont think I am being rude. Thank you very much. Chrissy
2/18/08 6:50pm

Nobody's judging you hun.  I just wanted you to know that you can feel comfortable saying what's on your mind because there are many supportive people here.

2/17/08 6:46pm

This is a great place to write whatever is on your mind. There is always somone on here to give you feedback. Experiences from others dealing with this illness helps alot.

 

I was only diagnosed 2 years ago (I'm 51 now) but I know mine went all the way back to when I was probably 8 or 10. I made my parents lives a living nightmare but back then no one knew much and the help wasn't around like it is today. My parents basically thought I was crazy and always threatened to put me away. God only knows how I made it through my teens. But I am happy to say after wasting a good portion of my life on self-destruction and self-pity, I am living a pretty darn good life now with a wonderful and supportive family. The key is getting the right treatment plan ad having the support to guide you along the way. This is a great place for the support. I wish you the best. 

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By Christina R— Last Modified: 09/06/11, First Published: 02/17/08