FeathersofHope Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Quick intro to me: Diagnosed Bipolar (flavor undecided), also have some "borderline traits" (whatever that means...), suffer from problems related to OCD, anxiety and disordered eating. I was misdiagnosed as having unipolar depression and prescribed AD's that made me hypomanic twice (the university health psych team was awful!) which made me give up on trying to get help for a few years. Now I'm lucky and have both a great tdoc and a great pdoc that work together. I have a history of noncompliance with my meds, but not because I don't want to take them...because I seriously cannot remember to take a pill everyday. I'm getting better, but its still a battle. I was recently pulled off of Lamictal because it was way too activating for me...just started lithium last week. I'm sure there will be another med added next time I see my pdoc because I tend towards depression and I don't think lithium alone with control that. Glad I found this place! It helps me to able to talk about my issues and especially with other people that understand where I'm coming from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vapourware Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Hai and welcome. Lots of bipolar people here so hopefully you'll find the help you require. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarn Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Welcome! Glad you're here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCatLady Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Hi and welcome! I also have Bipolar and I used to have OCD (though I still have symptoms sometimes, especially under stress). I hope you find some comfort here, it can be really nice being able to talk to people who understand what you're dealing with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crtclms Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Hi! Your diagnosis sounds pretty similar to mine. Borderline traits is kind of an annoying netherworld, imo. I know what it means, sort of, but it seems like they just told me to disturb me, because they don't try to do anything about it. I *think* there are now pill bottles with timers and buzzers and lights. I think maybe Tryp got some for her grandparents? Someone on here will definitely know. Welcome to CBs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeathersofHope Posted August 10, 2010 Author Share Posted August 10, 2010 Thanks everyone! Hi! Your diagnosis sounds pretty similar to mine. Borderline traits is kind of an annoying netherworld, imo. I know what it means, sort of, but it seems like they just told me to disturb me, because they don't try to do anything about it. I *think* there are now pill bottles with timers and buzzers and lights. I think maybe Tryp got some for her grandparents? Someone on here will definitely know. Welcome to CBs! Yeah, I feel the same about the borderline traits thing. I really don't think I needed to know that unless it is going to addressed, which it hasn't been since then. Whatever... That pill bottle sounds amazing...I think I need to go look those up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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