I have recently been diagnosed with bipolar dissorder. Ive had panic attacks about 4/5 times a day every day for the last 7/8 years. At the moment I go in very very quick cycles, so id say I get a so called 'high' and then a massive low within a few hours. I say 'so called' high because although its like im invincible and everythings going super fast and i have this sort of 'ego' unstoppable thing going on it also come with a massive fear and a dread because I know whats coming for me afterwards.
Anyway, what I really would like to know is if the panic attacks are a common thing for people with bipolar?
Does anyone know what causes bipolar? Is it genetic?
Im currently being referred and awaiting treatment, as i was on anti depressants before but they just made everything worse. What can I expect treatment wise?
Ill be honest, i know that it is a really good thing to finally be diagnosed so that i can receive treatment and get better, but to be honest, I am just completely terrified about what this means, or what it is and what on earth is/is going to happen to me.