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amusingMoon4173
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Being diagnosed bipolar
Bipolar, Schizophrenia & Psychosis Support / by amusingMoon4173
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 June 29th, 2023
...See more Hello everyone, I've just recently been diagnosed with bipolar type 1. I've had a feeling for about a year now that I'm bipolar and after going through a manic episode in December I was finally given the diagnosis. The feelings surrounding it are interesting. On one hand, I'm relieved that I finally have an answer and that my gut instinct was correct and that I can get properly treated for it. On the other hand I'm scared since the manic episode I had was very uncomfortable and difficult. I couldn't sleep for weeks and I was far too excited about things. It felt like I was going through a rollercoaster I couldn't get off of and watching myself at the bottom. During the day I couldn't focus and felt out of it. At night I was wide awake and my mind going a million miles an hour. I'm terrified that these episodes will get worse. I was lucky that the worst of the episode was when my job was closed for a week but I'm worried it'll happen again while working. Then there are the depressive episodes. They're so exhausting for me. And now I'm just waiting for the next one. Especially after having this manic episode. I'll have to see though. I'm going to do my best to take care of myself as I go through the next leg of the journey that is life. I hope you're all okay and healthy. I'm always looking to meet new friends. Especially with those that will understand the difficulty that is bipolar.
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