Hi

[nuggets]

Hey everyone. I've been a member since Oct of 08, but have mostly been a lurker. I'm now visiting the boards more often after my last diagnosis so I've decided to make myself official and introduce myself.

I grew up with a Bipolar I mother who committed suicide when I was 13 and an alcoholic father (I don't know what his real issue was - there certainly seemed to be something more than drinking). Ever since 2000 when I tried to kill myself, I've been treated as having Major Depressive Disorder and a little OCD. After 9 years of no medications really working and me feeling worse each year that passes, I've now been diagnosed as having Bipolar II with Anxiety. I guess I'm one of the more functional Bipolars in terms of career. Sounds like my anxiety keeps me driven and able to hold down a job. For the most part. Until in late 07 while taking 225mg of Effexor I spun into my worst hypo episode and cursed out my bosses, quit, and then spent the majority of my savings traveling the world. Fun it was. Smart it wasn't.

I'm now off the Effexor and my doc is looking at putting me on lamictal or Seroquel. I'm waiting to see if I can get into a free bipolar study at my local hospital that will provide me with Seroquel. If not, then it's looking like Lamictal for me.

Anyway, hi. I look forward to being a contributor on these boards.

[olga]

Hi, Nuggets and welcome to the crazy place.

I'm glad you are finally getting a diagnosis and I hope the doctor can get your meds straightened out.

Be sure to read the rules if you haven't already, and PM a moderator if you have an issue.

olga

[dancesintherain]

Welcome. I hope you find CB to be helpful. It's been very useful, supportive, informative, and otherwise great for me.

I hope that the drug situation works itself out so that you can find something to take away the symptoms.