I have just recently been diagonosed with Bi Polar I ... Everything sort of built up and slammed me .. I see my therapist weekly and between him and the Pdoc and my " history ..we have all kind of decided I have been Bi Polar most all of my life ,I was just never diagnosed and My symptoms are mostly a classic case but I also have some " personality disorder " issues .. I dont know if actually giving me the diagnosis has helped or not.. seems the deeper I go into all my issues and problems the worse I am .. LOL
I think everyone has there own definition and symptoms of Bi Polar. I feel because a mental illness is such a personal journey no two people could possibly have the same " story"
My Pdoc just increased my Seraquel to 400mg at nite.. I despie the side effects mainly weight gain and runny nose . but it does slow my brain down so im not mentally beating myself to death. Since im new to being actually diagnosed Im really not sure what to feel about the whole mess.

Wishing you Peace and love ~