Posted by Caper on May 19, 2004, at 18:09:31
In reply to I am New Here, posted by imlaurie on May 19, 2004, at 11:20:55
Hi,
I'm new here too but wanted to say welcome and keep coming back. I think you can learn so much and get alot of support.
I'm also diagnosed Bipolar II rapid cycling (I'm also an alcoholic) but not sure if I believe the bipolar diagnosis either. My new philosophy is that I don't really care what the diagnosis is as long as I find the right meds! Don't let the label of bipolar bother you- it's just someone's opinion.
Try to go easy on yourself and be patient with your recovery- you've been through an awful experience. I hope you feel better soon.
As far as feeling like a zombie, my advice is talk to the doctors and educate yourself on different meds as much as possible.
Take care and good luck.
Caper
> I am new here although I have already posted on the other boards. I am suffering from depression. One pdoc thinks I am bipolarII with rapid cycling but I don't believe that.
> The last doc that I saw just recently said I am grieving. My boyfriend/fiance of 11 years is now with my best friend of 36 years. Going on behind my back for God knows how long. It really did me in. I am on so many meds I don't even want to leave the house and I don't. The drugs cured the sadness sort of but have left me like a zombie. There has to be a middle ground here somewhere. I'm glad I found this site.
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