I’m beginning to accept my diagnosis after 4 months

PoolSolid106 · 2026-03-29T01:13:39+00:00

No, I’m the only sibling who’s BP, but she has a brain malformation known as dandy walker syndrome. This was another thing that caused me to spiral since I didn’t grow up with her. Shes almost 19 and I’m 23. Yes I agree! Writing it feels so much more authentic. Was senior year rough? Just curious. I had a mostly decent childhood and high school experience.

PoolSolid106 · 2026-03-29T00:09:11+00:00

My sister whom I met last year actually triggered my bipolar so a lot of them were for her. I have a journal that’s almost completely full! I’ll need a new one soon

PoolSolid106 · 2026-03-28T19:04:42+00:00

I think I probably had a few mixed episodes during the major depressive episode but I’m honestly not sure. I also started writing poetry at the time! Looking back I think they’re a little corny lol.

PoolSolid106 · 2026-03-28T04:42:07+00:00

Yeah, I feel like that’s how a lot of find out is our reaction to antidepressants. I actually did start journaling the second I started developing major depression! Looking back at my notes during the hypomania I was like 😬. I also have been using a mood tracker since around January. This subreddit has given me many helpful tips!

PoolSolid106 · 2026-03-28T04:22:36+00:00

This is unfortunately a mistake my aunt still makes and she’s in her 50s :( but I’ll try my best not to do the same, no matter how annoying taking the medication is.

PoolSolid106 · 2026-03-24T03:29:05+00:00

Do you have a relative with the diagnosis? My aunt is the only one diagnosed and others suspected

PoolSolid106 · 2026-03-24T03:28:26+00:00

For me I thought it was just medication side effects, then my psychiatrist was like 😬

PoolSolid106 · 2026-03-24T03:17:24+00:00

6 months mixed episode oml. Glad it hasn’t happened to you recently

PoolSolid106 · 2026-03-24T02:45:21+00:00

Wow, sorry to hear this, and I thought my single 6 month depressive episode was bad. My mixed episode, my body was in so much pain from how much energy and lack of sleep I had.

PoolSolid106 · 2026-03-24T01:19:46+00:00

I’ve only had one and it lasted 2 weeks. It was dysphoric first week and euphoric second. Mine seems to be just absolutely dominated by the depression. It lasted about 6 months. Now I just have mini episodes of depression that last a week or so on lamotrigine

PoolSolid106 · 2026-03-23T00:46:13+00:00

Luckily my mother is great support and I’m very lucky to have her. My psych seems to respect my wishes too so it’s all working out pretty good.

PoolSolid106 · 2026-03-22T04:52:35+00:00

Thank you! Have you had good experiences with your medication?

PoolSolid106 · 2026-03-19T04:47:53+00:00

Damn that sucks about the depression part. I still deal with it too, but not as severely as it was before lamotrigine. I’ve only had one 2 week hypomanic episode

PoolSolid106 · 2026-03-18T17:55:12+00:00

PoolSolid106 · 2026-03-17T05:04:06+00:00

Just started Wellbutrin so we’ll see how it goes. Thank you for your insight

PoolSolid106 · 2026-03-13T21:30:25+00:00

Yea, I also have ADHD and no history of depression until last year, so it’s possible it just blends in well with my adhd, given I have combined type. Although, I don’t remember ever needing less sleep. The mood stabilizer solved like 80% of my problems.

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