Jenta Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Hey folks. Just randomly stumbled across the site whilst trying to figure out more about Bipolar. Hoping being here will help! Only recently been diagnosed at the age of 29. Was relieved at first that i finally had an answer for all the reasons ive been depressed and weird for the last 10 years. Took three psychiatrists to finally diagnose Bipolar rather than recurring depressive disorder. But now i know its not depression im a little freaked out. I can't just get over it now, and will have to manage this condition for the rest of my life and it scares the hell out of me =( Ive had major depressive episodes with hypermanic episodes thrown in to boot. I still dont really know what that means. Im waiting for an appointment with a psychologist/cpn/counsellor (wasnt really listening when the psychiatrist was talking) and im currently taking medication - 150mg Sertraline and 800mg Carbemazepine. I bought a book about the condition but thats just made me feel like im going to be a huge burden to anyone in my life till the day i die. Surely its not all bad, right? No idea how my boyfriend is gonna put up with me like this all the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Emperor Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I was diagnosed about a month and a half ago, I'm 26. Try and read up on it from credible sources on the internet. I know when I read my first book about it, I felt the same way. Not a great feeling at all. Good luck with your meds! And welcome to the boards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowBlue_12 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Hello from another newbie *waves* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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