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Originally Posted by dwdmguy
Hi.
I'm going to speak honestly with my response.
I feel strongly that it ruined my life. I've made such bad choices in my life while manic never considering the outcome. I don't understand the good folk that state they wouldn't trade their Bipolar Disorder if it meant giving up their Manic stages.
To me, it's been devastating. I did not receive a dx until last year at age 52 and it all became very clear to me. Today I'm under the care of a tdoc, pdoc and just began a local weekly Bipolar and Depression self support group that I which was every day.
Today I'm 53, bankrupt and about to be foreclosed on and each one of these I can directly tie to Bipolar. Each day I'm taking care of my responsibilities the best I can but just to answer your question honestly, Yes, it ruined my life and devastated me whilst I didn't even know what was going on until recently.
Take care and good luck.
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I know that many of us here can relate to your issues. I was not diagnosed until I was 51 and much damage was done. I try really hard not to focus on what could have been and look ahead. The important thing is that you have been dx and you are getting help. It will get better.
