I thought the same thing until my wife told me otherwise What seemed like "ok" to me was not ok with anyone else.

I recently read an article on this site that men are less likely to seek treatment because it is perceived as a weakness. Secondly, the article also said that men usually only go seek treatment after a boss or wife/girlfriend has threatened to terminate the relationship unless there some behavioral changes.

That being said, that fits me like a glove! My wife AND boss were telling me to go get help or else, so I did. That was 3 months ago, and it took trying a few meds before finding the right mix. Now I am happy to I am a hundred times more stable than I have ever been in my life.

I asked my wife and boss to be patient with me, and they were. And this site is a great support that helped me through the tough weeks. It is hard for outsiders to understand, and that is what makes this community so awesome.

So, good on you that you are now admitting you are ill. Being honest with yourself is the first step. I hope that your pdoc visit can begin a successful road to recovery, because it is definitely a possibility. Good luck and hang in there