i've been a reader for awhile, but finally got the bright idea to join....

hi. i'm 25, engaged, proud mother of a 3 year old, artist and writer. i have manifested symptoms of bipolar disorder for as early in my childhood as i can remember. i was only formally diagnosed a few years ago, when i finally sought help as my symptoms were worsening and i was feeling like i was losing my grasp on life...

due to my hectic life, i have been diagnosed as rapid cycling. i went off my meds sometime last year and have just re-started by taking abilify and zoloft, which have been working well so far.

just looking for people who understand this illness-i feel pretty isolated in my world- my friends either don't know or know but never bring it up or want to talk about it. my fiance tries, but he has only come to except the diagnosis and medication only recently. he still has trouble understanding what goes on.....

if you have anything to share or want to vent, let me know.

 i am also on myspace at www.myspace.com/tempestuous_harmony