Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with Bipolar Type II approx. 3 1/2 yrs ago while I was still in the military. I spent a few days in the psych ward, where they pulled me off medication that I had been put on for depression--since it was causing me to have multiple side effects and the medical doctor on my ship really didn't seem to care. I was placed on Seroquel and after a few months of intense therapy, my doctor allowed me to wean off of them (i have a real issue with being on medication for long periods of time). My therapy was increased and anytime i felt like I needed help, I was able to work through it with techniques I had learned. Since getting out of the military, I haven't been to therapy and I miss it.
I also have ADD, as well as PTSD.
This is my first time in a forum for this, so I hope to gain some help and knowledge, plus feel comfortable talking about what is going on.. some people just don't understand what I am going through.