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scoobysue
scoobysue

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Well having been on and off antidepressants for most of my 42 years I eventually got the diagnosis I'd been looking for Bipolar. It was so hard to convince my local mental health unit that I was not just depressed and took a weekend of extremely manic behaviour and phone calls. My regular pysch was on holiday so I got see a fresh face who did not know much about my history. She recognised the signs and I have been started on valproate as well as the antideprssants I was already on. Although I have known for a while I have Bipolar and am pleased to have it confirmed I still find it scary. My cycles are more frequent than they used to be (every couple of years) so not as bad as many. I'm intelligent, hold down a fulltime job but am frightened of/for my future. Typing this has helped. Please get back to me if you have any thoughts, words of encouragement or ideas.

Cheers scooby :?

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  • scoobysue
    scoobysue

    Posted

    Hey Tiny Tears, Like you I have alcohol issues. I'm classed as a binge drinker but often need a drink first thing in the morning. I think you need to find a new GP/pysch and see them sober. That's what eventually swung it for me. I dont want sex, I dont want company, I completely let work and alcohol rule my life. I think now I've been diagnosed and started the medication I am already calmer. If you can get the help you need maybe like me you will be more relaxed. It sounds like your relationship sucks, don't know what to say about that, I have never been able to hold down a relationship. Yes I do think you have an alcohol problem. I am new to Bipolar so don't want to make any rash comments. Get yourself to a new GP or show up at A & E and ask to see a pysch but you must be sober. Go in the morning, it's usually quieter and less chance of you having had a drink.

    Go tomorrow and good luck smile

  • scoobysue
    scoobysue

    Posted

    Hey What pills you on and how much do you drink? I denied for years I had a drink problem. I think you need help but cant suggest anymore. If I wasting your time then I'm sorry. I was desperate for help so had to go the extra mile. How much do you want help???
  • scoobysue
    scoobysue

    Posted

    Tiny Tears You bin pklayin me. I looked at othher sites and you bin writing for yonks. I cant help you so either go to your gp or a & e and leave me alone. I got enough probs of me own and i only came on here to try and get som advice or help for mysellf :evil:
  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    sad Okay, sorry scoobysue, I never meant to hurt anyone. Ill sign off, you have a point.
  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    :shock: Is that better? :P
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