Hello, hope everyone is feeling good today. I was diagnosed bipolar about two years ago, and have been feeling the symptoms since I was fifteen. I'm twenty-two now, and after a few hospital and rehab stays (not to mention the multiple medication trials) I'm starting to stabilize. The biggest change came after being prescribed lithium, as my manic episodes were only getting worse. I have a girlfriend who has been with me for five years, and though all of our troubles seemed to be given a different light two years ago, we still are struggling through living with the episodes that do make it through the brick wall of CVS prescriptions my doctors have placed before me. I find humor in things that make me uncomfortable to alleviate that anxiety, so sorry if I come off a little light here and there in serious discussion.

I came here to try and find familiarity. I'm lacking that in my life, those who find themselves in similar life struggles. I'm also trying to find a place to put my head into when I can't control my irritability and flat out anger after having another heated discussion with said girlfriend. She's having control issues, and I'm having issues with her control. Yet, she's been the most supportive and helpful, so here I am, trying to find any and all means to help myself gain stability as a person, and then bring stability to our relationship.

Regrettably haven't seen my therapist in a while, but made the appointment today for next week so there's a positive note.

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