Welcome to PC, BP1 Glad you joined us---we're a pretty easy-to-get-along-with bunch, especially when we stay on our meds, LOL.

Sure sorry you've got such a bad case. There is no such thing as an 'easy' case of bipolar, but I can't even imagine having the kind of issues you're describing. I'm wondering if you've tried any of the newer, more experimental treatments like trans-magnetic stimulation (TMS), or ECT for the intractable symptoms? It seems like there has to be something more for you out there so that you don't have to live like this.

I'm older too, will be 54 in a few months and was just diagnosed w/ BP this past winter, so there's no age limit to this crap is there? Anyway, welcome to the 'family' and I hope you enjoy posting here.