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Feb 16, 2012, 10:25 PM
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Member Since: Nov 2011
Location: Virginia Beach
Posts: 13
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My name is Melissa Craig, and I am 27 years old, turning 28 in a month. I have probably been misdiagnosed since I was first diagnosed with depression almost 10 years ago.
I was recently re-diagnosed by my therapist as Bipolar, and if she had to pick between the two, even though both are similar she said type I. She left notes for my psychiatrist whom I see tomorrow, about my patterns and how I fit in as Bipolar. I am at least happy I have a diagnosis, something I can look up and figure out if I am getting better, getting the right treatment, and interact with my doctors to get myself better.
But the reality of it is I was told this very well could be a life long disease, and would need to take medications for the rest of my life so I don't relapse. I only hope that more Bipolar medications come out generic, as well as Depression medications, so that when I am off my manic moods I don't crash. Any help or advise anyone could give me I will welcome greatly! Glad I found this place. I am trying to find as many places and people to help me out including but not limited to my therapist, psychiatrist, my pastor, and psych central. I just hope that I can find everything I need to make this mental disorder more bearable. Thanks to all who will listen and give advise in advance!
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