Hey...

28 year old female here. Not currently diagnosed with anything, but am going to be starting that process. Currently taking sertraline as I finally went to the doctor about depression - while she was asking me questions she started to ask about energy and mood and whatnot, and I was rather panicky being there, so I went "I'M NOT MANIC!" and made zero sense afterwards. I'm not even sure what she thinks of me as I don't remember what I said aside from that.

Went to talk to a psychologist afterwards, and he brought up bipolar after being in there talking with him for an hour. I was mixed between feeling horrified and relieved, because I've suspected it on and off since I was 16. Was trying to get the courage to mention it myself but it didn't seem to be happening (figured I should mention it based on my reaction at the doctors!). He told me I need to get a referral to a psychiatrist from my doctor when I'm at my next appointment.

So I've opted to seek out some refuge here, seeing as I've been lurking around for the past few weeks!