Hi Everyone,

I've been recently diagnosed with Bipolar I from a psychiatrist, and I keep seeing "triggers" that everyone talks about. What exactly ARE some triggers? I'm currently under a lot of stress with work and my family situation (going through a divorce, moving). Could my wife be a trigger and can this bipolar go away on it's own, or be a complete misdiagnosis because I've just been under so much stress?

The reason I ask is because I am in the US military and I was diagnosed by a civilian doctor. I have an appointment with the military psychiatrist next week and he is pretty much going to decide my fate in my career. If he agrees that i'm bipolar, I'm gone, but if he doesn't, I get to keep my job...I'm in quite a condundrum. Hope someone can help me out with what some possible "triggers" could be

My main symptoms include:

-Rage
-Irritiability
-Some depression, but feeling angry at the same time
-Forgetfulness (my biggest complaint, I can't even remember my symptoms to tell the doc)

Thanks,

Jeremy