I feel like the most hopeless individual on the planet. I feel the need to TALK and ramble excessively. I know what illness I have....but I don't know what's wrong with me. I know that probably makes no sense to many. I am just so restless. I'm tired of being here, but I don't know what to do about it. Everything just seems pointless, and I have no desire to even leave the house. I have been diagnosed for a few months now... with bipolar II disorder. My family ( my parents, grandparents, sisters) don't understand a thing about it, and really don't care to. When I have an "episode" I literally feel like I am going INSANE. I see things, I hear things, I feel things that aren't really there. I'm married, and I have a very supportive husband. Although sometimes I know he feels like throwing his hands up. Most people think this is a personal flaw of my own. But I honestly can't help myself. I have been prescribed Effexor XR, Depakote ER, and Seroquel. I am still unable to function like I should. It seems I can't put into words just exactly how I feel, but there must be someone out there who can relate. Thanks for "listening". <font color="purple"> </font>