Some of us are just starting out. Just now starting to understand the way we are feeling and our moods that are out of control. We are just starting to understand the emotional damage and impact that this disorder has brought into our lives. Just beginning to ask for help. It is a special time in our lives... one that you will never forget. Take care... it gets better and what seems so scary now will soon be second nature.

Some of us have just been through the rollercoaster ride of diagnosis and treatment. Everything has changed so fast for us that we are uncomfortable with just sitting idle and waiting now. Thinking, "is this the way that it's going to be forever?" Take heart, it does constantly get better, even though the episodes seem more pronounced and definite. It does get better and so do we at dealing with them.

Some of us have had time to decide if meds are right for us or not.. only being diagnosed this past year... having been on multiple meds at once and having levels constantly changed. Maybe been in for blood work a few times too. Having therapy prescribed and maybe even been in a few times or more. learning all about "Cognitive Restructuring" possibly....

But all of us have had experience identifying our own feelings, emotions, moods and reactions to all of them. We all have become experts on how we are feeling and what it means to feel a certain way or two. We are all learning to step outside of ourselves as a means of control and hold on when all hope seems lost. We are all dealing with something that attacks us on the deepest levels. We are strong. We are fighters and we are survivors.