Introducing myself

[Johnno_S]

Hi everyone. I am a retired librarian and have been living with mental illness since my teens. Have self medicated with drugs and alcohol till I was diagnosed with Bi-Polar Disorder at forty years of age, Found an incredibly good psychiatrist who has managed my medication and I am really well and settled now. Still have the odd anxiety attack but assistance from an excellent psychologist has helped me with that. I feel that I am very fortunate to have found health professionals who are smart and caring. I have joined the BB forums to help other (if I can) in their struggle with this illness.Best wishes Johnno

[blondguy]

Hello Johnno.S

My congratulations to you for having the courage to fire up your thread

We have spoke before on another post and its really great to have you on the forums

Excellent that you have found a top psychiatrist that has provided you with the care you deserve.

Ive had chronic anxiety followed by depression for about 35 years and have a great specialist as well

It would be great to have your help/support for others Johnno.

My Kind thoughts

Paul

[Guest_9809]

Hi Johnno. We too have spoken elsewhere, and I am pleased to see that you have now managed to navigate your way here to the welcome and orientation section of the forums.

I note that you are already posting on other threads, where you are helping others with your personal experience and sense of positivity. Great to see.

Wonderful to have you with us Johnno.

Taurus

[solabear]

A big welcome to you Johnno, thank you for joining, you're awesome.

i suffer from bipolar and on medication, and we need people like you, who can share experiences and assist others with helping advice. You sound very caring and compassionate and I'm glad that you're stable.

Look forward to reading your posts

Sola

[geoff]

hi Johnno, great to have you on board and a couple of our strong heavy weights have already replied back to you, Paul and Taurus now and beforehand on another post.
Your knowledge will certainly help other people who could be struggling the same way you have. Geoff.

[Johnno_S]

Thanks for your kind words Paul.

If As a sufferer of mental illness I can empathise with what others are experiencing and if I can help in any way it would be my privilege.

[Johnno_S]

Thanks for your post Taurus

I feel that I have been so warmly accepted into BB. I believe that expressing oneself in a safe place like Forums is such a god way to interact with gentle people in their journey. I hope that I can help others.

[Johnno_S]

Hi Solar

Gee, everyone is so supportive towards me in such a short time that I have been in BB.

I am looking forward becoming part of such a comprehensive network that has provides such an excellent service via a very user friendly web site.

Best wshes

Johnno

[Johnno_S]

Thanks Geoff

I feel really accepted by everyone.

Best wishes

Johnno

[blondguy]

Hi Johnno

Thankyou for taking the time to post back to everyone individually as well as your lovely feedback too

My Best

Paul