Bipolar
I have bipolar (type 2).
Diagnosed in 2016, aged 27.
I've been through absolute hell.
Repeated attempts to unlive.
One attempt has left me with minor acquired hypoxic brain injury as I stopped breathing.
Mainly effects short term memory and perception.
Was once reported as a missing person and appeared on BBC News.
After years of depression, I came out the other side and have a good life now, but I often need to remember to go easy on myself.
Despite how good my life is now, I still think about unliving at least once every day.
Not in terms of wanting that, but like, what if it worked before, or will I *ever* do it at some time during my life in the future. Or whatever.
Has anybody else got bipolar (or similar) with experiences you would like to share? 😊
Diagnosed in 2016, aged 27.
I've been through absolute hell.
Repeated attempts to unlive.
One attempt has left me with minor acquired hypoxic brain injury as I stopped breathing.
Mainly effects short term memory and perception.
Was once reported as a missing person and appeared on BBC News.
After years of depression, I came out the other side and have a good life now, but I often need to remember to go easy on myself.
Despite how good my life is now, I still think about unliving at least once every day.
Not in terms of wanting that, but like, what if it worked before, or will I *ever* do it at some time during my life in the future. Or whatever.
Has anybody else got bipolar (or similar) with experiences you would like to share? 😊
No diagnosis but am waiting to speak to a specialist about whether I may have it. Are you on any medication, if you don't mind me asking? How do you experience hypomania?
Original post by Anonymous
No diagnosis but am waiting to speak to a specialist about whether I may have it. Are you on any medication, if you don't mind me asking? How do you experience hypomania?
Hey,
Medication:
Yes, I'm on sertraline and olanzapine (being used as a mood stabiliser).
Sertraline is the only antidepressant that has been of any use to me.
Hypomania:
I've only experienced it twice.
In 2010, when I first experienced hypomania, I learned to fly and was extremely social, in a pure flow state.
Original post by mathperson
Hey,
Medication:
Yes, I'm on sertraline and olanzapine (being used as a mood stabiliser).
Sertraline is the only antidepressant that has been of any use to me.
Hypomania:
I've only experienced it twice.
In 2010, when I first experienced hypomania, I learned to fly and was extremely social, in a pure flow state.
Medication:
Yes, I'm on sertraline and olanzapine (being used as a mood stabiliser).
Sertraline is the only antidepressant that has been of any use to me.
Hypomania:
I've only experienced it twice.
In 2010, when I first experienced hypomania, I learned to fly and was extremely social, in a pure flow state.
Thank you for answering. Have you had many side-effects with the meds?
How long did you hypomania last? Did you get diagnosed with bipolar straight away, or did it take them a while to diagnose it?
I'm really glad you have gotten through your depression and that your life is better now. Hope it stays like this for you, it sounds awful what you've been through
Original post by Anonymous
Thank you for answering. Have you had many side-effects with the meds?
How long did you hypomania last? Did you get diagnosed with bipolar straight away, or did it take them a while to diagnose it?
I'm really glad you have gotten through your depression and that your life is better now. Hope it stays like this for you, it sounds awful what you've been through
How long did you hypomania last? Did you get diagnosed with bipolar straight away, or did it take them a while to diagnose it?
I'm really glad you have gotten through your depression and that your life is better now. Hope it stays like this for you, it sounds awful what you've been through
No problem, thanks for your good vibes
It's a little personal, but sertraline is known to have a negative effect on the bedroom front, if you know what I mean. It may be the case for other SSRIs too, but not sure.
That's the only side-effect I have experienced.
My hypomania lasted 6-7 months.
In terms of my diagnosis, it depends when you start counting from.
It didn't take long for a psychiatrist to diagnose it once I had my first appointment. However, for years prior I had been through deep depression, so I guess it took medical people a while to recognise what the issue was.
Original post by mathperson
No problem, thanks for your good vibes
It's a little personal, but sertraline is known to have a negative effect on the bedroom front, if you know what I mean. It may be the case for other SSRIs too, but not sure.
That's the only side-effect I have experienced.
My hypomania lasted 6-7 months.
In terms of my diagnosis, it depends when you start counting from.
It didn't take long for a psychiatrist to diagnose it once I had my first appointment. However, for years prior I had been through deep depression, so I guess it took medical people a while to recognise what the issue was.
It's a little personal, but sertraline is known to have a negative effect on the bedroom front, if you know what I mean. It may be the case for other SSRIs too, but not sure.
That's the only side-effect I have experienced.
My hypomania lasted 6-7 months.
In terms of my diagnosis, it depends when you start counting from.
It didn't take long for a psychiatrist to diagnose it once I had my first appointment. However, for years prior I had been through deep depression, so I guess it took medical people a while to recognise what the issue was.
Thanks again for answering. I’m sorry it’s had that effect for you.
I’m glad you got your diagnosis eventually and hope you now have a good team looking after you. Best of luck with everything
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