An update...

[Kusanagi]

I have been quite hesitent about this news since I was deeply upset to learn about the news. I came to find out not too long ago that I have been diagnosted with bipolar. I never felt so devistated in learning that I have it. Its like a a giant steel cross just landed right on me .

 

[tapero]

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[Teshi]

Hey, it's a biological illness. It just happens to be an illness that affects your mind. It shouldn't have any stigma attached to it. Now that you have a diagnosis, you can use that diagnosis to help you make good choices.

I'll be praying for you

 

[prayingwoman]

It may be a scary diagnosis but it is not hopeless. It is just like any other chronic illness. You need a good doctor who will find the right medications and treatments to keep it under control. You need to learn the triggers of your mood swings to help you avoid or learn to cope with them. May I suggest you keep a journal? Right down your manic or depressive moods and what was going on when they happened. It will help you learn how often your moods cycle and help to pinpoint triggers. Hope this helps!

 

[berry2000]

It can be scary at first...with the stigma and all. The good news is that you know what it is that you are fighting and with a proper diagnosis it becomes easier to know how to fight. You are in my prayers.

 

[Alive again]

Praying for you. I also went through the shock. My diagnosis was changed from depresion to bp 2. After shock i tried denial for awhile, but over time I ahve come to see that God created me and loves me just as I am and that He can use this illness to bring glory to His name. He continues to us me in different ministries, sometimes I still make mistakes coz my illness doesn't absolve me of responsibility for my actions, but it is very treatable!!! Rest in the knowledge that you are loved and as you come to terms with this, seek out those who can help you, a doctor a counselor and frineds you can trust, forums like here, but most of all the arms of God who loves you beyond your understanding!!!

Blessings and prayers!