Hi, I am brand new to this diagnosis too. Guess we're going through this together! Right now I'm trying to decide if/how to tell family and friends. I think about how easy it would be to talk about a physical illness, but this is so hard. I don't want to be judged. But I don't want to hide who I am. BibolarNurse I hear you about not wanting to be dismissed "oh that's just her being bipolar" but I also am doing this to MYSELF. Just not trusting my own feelings or thoughts. It sucks! and I'm so worried that my son will develop this too. He has ADHD and is 7. But who knows what the future holds. Thanks for letting me high jack your post a little. Looking forward to getting to know you all better. xox