Hi guys my name is Judy. I have been diagnosed with bi-polar 1 disorder for the last 3 years. I've also been in recovery from drug and drink addiction for the last 5years and I'm only 23!!!well I'm having trouble accepting that I am indeed bipolar, saying that after 4 severe manic episodes I've been on lithium and find it does make a difference in stabalizing my moods. I have recently been taken off my anti-depressents and will be making a major life change by moving countries next year!!!.Hope to meet some others who can help me understand more and accept things.x