Just found out I might really have bipolar 2 instead of severe depression
I have an assessment with a PHP on the 20th. I had a good conversation with my best friend after I made the appointment and they were very empathetic and frank with me about symptoms of bipolar 2. I was diagnosed with severe depression when I was a young teenager and I have been treated for it ever since. I think I struggle a lot to verbalize my emotions, my feelings, my internal experiences, etc, which might explain why this went unknown for so long if I do turn out to have bipolar 2.
I'm feeling... Strange. Definitely not angry at any provider from my past because, again, I am really bad at verbalizing such internal experiences. I feel almost a bit sad that, if this is the case for me, I didn't get help quickly because I didn't convey my experiences accurately. Has anyone else ever experienced this? I'm not sure what I'm feeling, especially because I won't know until the 20th.
@Birdthegraduate
Getting any diagnosis can be overwhelming.
It can also bring clarity.
Answer questions.
Allow us to get the support we didn't have.
It can be difficult when we cannot verbalize how we feel, to advocate for ourselves.
It's brave you seeking help 🩵
@Birdthegraduate when I found out I had quiet bipolar disorder, I was enlightened to finally to know why I felt different all the time, but I also felt a little anxious about what it meant for me. I am also not very good at verbalizing my thoughts and feelings which has led me to not receive medical help sooner but what's important is that you are currently getting the help you need. There is no need to blame yourself for actions you may or may not have taken. You're growing everyday as a person!
Wishing you the best,
Dandelionrain
I feel you, I just diagnosed bipolar recently. changing moods even when I was a kid I thought it s normal but when I seek help due to my depression.Yep Turns out bipolar the two episode that I cound 'nt explain why I have. Thingking as powers and the severe depression thingking its just due to what I face struggles but its not like that. It's bipolar. Two face of my mood. One is overcharge and one is Low battery. Proper medication and talk to someone who understand you. will help you a lot.
I feel you, I just diagnosed bipolar recently. changing moods even when I was a kid I thought it s normal but when I seek help due to my depression.Yep Turns out bipolar the two episode that I cound 'nt explain why I have. Thingking as powers and the severe depression thingking its just due to what I face struggles but its not like that. It's bipolar. Two face of my mood. One is overcharge and one is Low battery. Proper medication and talk to someone who understand you. will help you a lot.
