I just found out I was bipolar, last Thursday. Though, I did know I had the symptoms of the disorder, I was never really at terms with it until I was actually diagnosed with it. I was first diagnosed with depression, and sent to see a counselor every few weeks. My Dr had already acknowleged the fact that I might be bipolar, but said she wanted me to see the counselor first. The counselor pretty much backed up everything the DR had though, and that's how I got to where I am today.

I'm not really sure how to handle this news, because I don't know what this means to me.

I feel lost in this disorder, and I don't want to totally lose myself or who I am.

My regular MD prescribed me SeroquelXR 50mg, until I can get into to see my psychiatrist. There wasn't an opening with her for a month, so I am stuck talking to my family MD until then.

The first time taking the med was last night, and I woke up a bit.. sluggish. The whole room was spinning, and I couldn't see straight. I read that this drug caused a "hangover" effect for abit, so I'm assuming that this is what I was experiencing. I did NOT like this.

I am 18, so I feel like this is going to.. stop or mold my life, and it's outcome. How did you all deal with this diagnosis? How do you deal with it on a daily level?