Venora

Have been wondering but didn't want to ask on other forum, seemed the wrong place (isn't this great?!).

When you were dx were you like me, excited that someone finally put a name to it?  Or were you in total denial?  At first it kinda freaked me out.  My therapist gave me a whole bunch of literature to read and really let me figure it out on my own.  That was so neat, there it was in black and white in front of me!!!  I really wasn't alone.  There was a name and a solution for it.  As I've said before the depression was the worst for me.  Horrible black pits that I couldn't pull myself out of, even though every one around me insisted I could.  But I had some WEIRD, ill-timed manias.  When my aunt died I was in a manic state.  OMGOSH!!!!  Couldn't not come down.  On the up side, kept my family from crying too much, b/c I was such a loon and so full of comedic energy.  I really miss that!

How did your family react to the news?  Mine is still in denial.  My mom would absolutely lay down and die if she knew I was on here telling people I'm ~~bipolar~~~~whooooooo!!   lol  She just keeps saying that I'm really not, they were wrong.  It's been over 10 YEARS since I was dx.  She drives me insane.  It's rather hurtful that she feels like that, you know?  She's very ashamed of me for that and considers it a weakness.  I'm really open about it.  I think the more info you have the better you understand things and I KNOW I have absolutely NOTHING to be ashamed of.

Just curious.  Like I said always wanted to ask, but just didn't seem like the right forum for it.

Dac

[Venora Moonwind]

I had a major breakdown and that is when I got my bi polar dx.My family was pretty shocked,especially my husband but they supported me. My mom has been wonderful.My kids always thought something was wrong but they felt I was holding on for them . when they movedout I knew I could let go and boy did I let go. I dont mind telliong people I am bi polar but I am doing ok thanks to meds, family, and therapy. No we have nothing to be ashamed of .It is no different than being diabetic. we take our meds and live normal happy lives. the thyroid thing has complicated it a bit but I am doing ok with it.I have beat cancer and bi polar and I am having the time of my life.
I am so glad they got this bi polar forum.
I can identifywith the comedic energy.I would get like robin williams and everyone thought I was hilarious.
I do kinda miss that sometimes but I am still pretty funny.LOL
Love Venora

[DLA]

I was dx after a nervous breakdown.  My mom got me into a therapist when they could no longer get me out of bed and couldn't get me to stop crying.  Was one of the best things that ever happened to me!

Didn't mind being Robin Williams, if he would have just come out at the right times!  

Dac