Hi! I'm new to Psych Central. I've a particular interest in Bipolar Disorder. I've been diagnosed with Bipolar I disorder for the last eighteen months and am on a "bucket-fulll" of medications. It's a roller-coaster and has been for many years, but having a diagnosis is of some help in that I can now read of other people who share some of my experiences and of others who experience life in a very different way. I'm a psychotherapist, so often meet with people who are also on the roller-coaster. I don't tell any of my clients that I have some personal insight into what life can be like when dealing with the challenges of the disorder, not because I'm secretive or ashamed in any way, but so that the attention does not end up focussed on me but remains on the client who is looking for support. I look forward to learning more from all those who contribute to this forum.