Hello

[Bc01]

Hello everyone.  I was dx'ed with bipolar yesterday. I'm really scared about it all but I have a very supportive boyfriend and family, so I'm not worried' I'm scared what others will think. The dr never told what type I have but she did say I'm more on the depressive side with little manic episodes.

Just wanted to pop in and say hi.  And I love I have found this site because everything people are talking about I understand it all.

Casey

[Jackson1974]

Here is a website I go to frequently and describes in detail of the symptoms u might experience plus it has info on various other mental disorders from anxiety to OCD
www.mentalhelp.net
This is an excellent website and alot of info to be learned.

[sevi]

I understand how you feel, I was recently diagnosed too, I'm bipolar II which could be what you're talking about. Anyway, I haven't started any medication yet, I'm picking it up tomorrow and its scary honestly. Im worried bout the side effects and how it will effect me.

[lindacampbell]

There's nothing to be scared about really.  I was dx'd about 8 years ago.  I don't make it a point of bringing up my dx to people.  I figure it this way, no one needs to know, especially if I don't know them and they aren't on a need to know basis.  If my friends want to know and are sincere about the questions they ask, than I'll tell them.  

[FemmeFugazi]

Good morning :)

Even though I haven't been diagnosed with bi-polar disorder, I often have mood swings that, to me, seem indicative of the condition. So, I've tried to do some studying on it on my own.

I believe the type of bi-polar you've been diagnosed with is often classified as Bi-polar Type-I, or Bi-polar Dm (more depressive than manic). Despite the misgivings many people have towards information gained from Wikipedia, I've found that if you're looking for good, basic info it isn't a bad place to start.

Try this link - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bipolar_spectrum

Bi-polar is scary, but it sounds like you've got good people backing you up, and you got it diagnosed. So, you should be ok. And, MedHelp is a great place to find friends and advice. I've been here for 4 years, and this site has literally saved my life on several occasions.