Hi
I was diagnosed with Bipolar II at age 27 however my psychiatrist believes that I first showed symptoms at age 12.n For years I flew under the radar. By this I mean that I was hospitalized in a mental hospital twice for 3 months at a time and both times I was diagnosed with Personality Disorder.
However I had all of the symptoms of Bipolar II and due to the fact that I was not treated I had a very difficult and painful time between the ages of 12 and 27. When I was finally diagnosed properly it was such a relief because I was finally going to get the help I desperately needed and I finally had a name and reason for what I was suffering.
Since starting on my medications I have been able to manage my symptoms very well and even managed to become a Registered Nurse. This is not to say that I did not have problems in the beginning. First of all I had to come to terms with the fact that I needed to stay on my medication which I did not do very well to begin with. But when I saw the effect that my condition was having on my family I made the choice to stay on my medication and I have been well and happy for the most part for the past12 years.
I have never really spoken on a forum before but felt it was time to tell my story. I so not know anyone personally who suffers from Bipolar and I would really like to talk to people who understand what I have gone through and to be able to help others any way I can.
