Hello Everyone,

I'm Beebizzy, 38, and living in Europe.

I was diagnosed with bipolar 17 years ago, and again with bipolar II a month ago by my new pdoc here, due to a depression followed by hypomania.

Despite 2 diagnoses, I have trouble believing it. I feel like I absolutely must have an assurance that I wasn't making anything up, before I can accept it. However, I'm working on it, and being here and reading similar experiences helps :-)

I have not told my family (who live in a different country) about this most recent diagnosis or illness because they were a bit dismissive/in denial last time and also because I don't see what good it would do me and it might worry them.

My ex-close friend said I was 'lucky' to have BP because at least it can be managed with meds. Enough said. My bf is kind but doesn't really 'get it'. So my support is my T, my pdoc and this place :-)

Wishing everybody a lovely Sunday!

Beebizzy