Hi,

My name is Becca. I'm 21 and have bipolar. About three weeks ago I stopped three antidepressants and two sleep meds at one time. I went to the doctor and he is supervising me. I am continuing to take Lithium, but I'm finding myself feeling depressed.

Tonight there is a dance at my school. I don't feel like going. I know its not the end of the world for me to miss one event, but I'm worried I'm going to start a pattern. I used to keep to myself a lot and stay in bed all the time. I also have this fear of being around people when I'm depressed becuase I don't want them to notice it. I am no fun to be around when I'm not feeling well, according to my family. I used to attend a real life support group, but there is not one in my area. I'm thinking of trying to get one started, but in the mean time I was hoping to find some here.