crazydiamond Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Hi, I'm new here, obviously. I just got diagnosed with bipolar (I or II, not sure yet). But I've known something has been wrong for a looooong time. I guess it took me until the age of 29 for someone to figure it out. I feel like I've seriously gone off the deep end, which is how I ended up getting diagnosed and finding my way here. I'm currently battling insurance crap and because of that, won't be able to start meds right away. Yipee for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyzr Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Welcome Leila! I'm glad you found us. I too have just recently been diagnosed (sorta)... and, like you, I have known for a long time that things weren't quite right, but a major episode caused me to get help. CB has a great group of very intelligent and helpful people. I hope you stick around and find as much support here as I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazydiamond Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 Thanks Kyzr! I was immediately drawn to these boards because of the humor! I like sites where the members don't take themselves too seriously! You all seem like a supportive bunch so I'm sure I'll stick around for a while. BTW, I'll be starting on lactimal soon and I'm sure I'll have some questions about that, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkthorn Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Welcome! Everyone is great. Sorry, not sure what else to say, brain is fried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkendHour Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Welcome leila. I find everyone here to be really nice and supportive. I hope you find CB as helpful as I have! Insurance issues are never fun, I hope everything gets worked out quickly for you so that you are able to get the help you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choosing_the_blue_pills Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Welcome to CB! It also took something radical for me to get diagnosed. Hope you will like it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpuppy Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Missed this last night. Hello! And welcome to the Boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Hi! Welcome! Everyone here is great and supportive...lots of good info. Good luck w/insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olga Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Welcome to the asylum! I'm sorry your insurance company is dragging its feet---could your pdoc give you some samples to get started? Seems like a shame to not be taking a prescription med if you need it. If, for some reason, your insurance won't cover the meds, come back and talk to us about that. There are lots different programs to assist patients, and our members know all about them. Read the rules when you get a chance so you find out our stance on cyberhugs and nipple clamps. heh And try out our chat room if you feel like talking. There is usually someone there. olga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Emperor Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Hi there! Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~nestling~ Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazydiamond Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 Thanks everyone. It's good to be "family". The insurance problems aren't so much a matter of coverage, but rather resistance from my doctor. The doctor is covered as are the meds. The problem is mainly that my insurance runs out in 3 weeks, which doesn't give me enough time to start meds and follow up with the doc. He says it's unethical to prescribe something like lactimal without being able to see me again. There is another woman who is in private practice that I used to see years ago, and she possibly would see me again. She can prescribe the meds and follow me, even after my insurance ends (she's private pay and her fees are very reasonable for me). The main holdup is that my current doctor wants to talk with her first to make sure it's OK that she follow me and that she agrees with giving me lactimal. So there's just a bunch of phone tag I guess and I'm stuck until they figure it out. It's really depressing me because I NEED something. I want to kill myself so often and so strongly that I'm afraid I'll actually do it. I don't really want to die so much as I just want my misery to end. I'm trying to get help and I just feel that the door's been slammed in my face :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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