(((Krit)))

I can relate...

I'm 20 and was recently diagnosed with Bipolar II. When I was 17, I was originally diagnosed with Adjustment Disorder with a depressed mood and OCD. About a year ago, I was diagnosed with GAD. I thought that I was just anxious and depressed, and even though I had heard of BP, I never thought about myself having it.

I'm sorry that you don't have anyone who can relate...I'm sure that makes it much harder. I do, thankfully...my best friend also has BP II, and he has been with me through it all, even when I was a miserable witch...and when I went to the psychiatrist and was diagnosed, first he said "Knew it!" and then he said "I'm proud of you for going. You're world is going to be 1000x better."

Do you have any friends who an be there to support, even though they can't relate? That will help a lot.

Also, do as much reading as you can...here, on other forums etc. Google, Google, Google The more you know, the better you can handle the situation.

Take time to let it soak in, post here, and if you want, PM me.