Hello everyone. Hope all of your days are going well. I am new to bipolar disorder and had been diagnosed with it since my manic/ psychosis episode at Christmas time. I can remember experiencing a high like never before and it was great. I felt like I was king of my domain during my manic phase. Since they injected me with a bunch of medicine and brought me down/ back to reality I haven't been the same.

I feel like what I am now experiencing is bipolar depression. I am taking anti-psychotic meds that are suppose to balance me out. Does anyone know if I can still have bipolar depression while on meds? My self-esteem and confidence are low, memory is bad, I'm not talkative, and I don't enjoy things I use to. I feel handicapped. I have the symptoms of bipolar depression. This is my first time being in it, has anyone come out and felt better again/ back to their old self? If so how long does this usually last? Will I gain my ability to speak and concentrate again? Will my memory come back and be better? I feel hopeless and lost and I'm looking for someone who can relate. Thanks to everyone who responded to my first post.