The first time I sought help was after a hypo episode abruptly followed by a sudden depression. But I got scared and lied to the dr in the ER about my symptoms so he sent me on my way. The second time I sought help was after a deep depression and realized that if I don't get help, I will die.
Then after seeking help, I got put on a drug that sent me into a manic episode where I stopped taking my meds and completely denied that I even have bipolar. Now after coming down from that a little bit, I have gotten back in with my pdoc, am trying a new med, and getting back in with my T too. Bleh...