Hi, I'm diagnosed Bipolar I and have psychotic breaks. Not too often, thank God. I also suffer from Tourette Syndrom, but again, not having too much trouble with that lately.

I'm here to hopefully compare notes and see your stories. I've already read so much here, and see mostly sad stories. I wish there were more success, but I know that dealing with bipolar is such an up-and-down thing. For me, I'm older (56), and am mostly depressed. I can't remember my last manic episode, but I'm also a rapid-cycler, so it's possible I missed that.

It doesn't help that my wife's recent infidelity has triggered a major depression, plus some symptoms of PTSD.

I am now so under-motivated that I'm trying to hide it from my wife, who is really trying hard to reconcile with me on this marriage thing. I don't want to appear weak or sick at this time, but I am having trouble just functioning.

Anyhow, I hope that I can contribute something here, and that I can learn from you all. God bless.