Hey, I posted this in the wrong forum so I copied and pasted it here:

I started a blog this morning, desperately looking for any kind of support because I am having a tough time; I read my manic journals last night for the first time. I remember initially these types of message boards provided a special type of comfort during days of early diagnosis. I have only provided the intro to my blog, as not to trigger anyone. Also, I can't provide a link to the blog until I reach a certain number of posts. Probably for the best. Anyways, here is the introduction:

"I was diagnosed with manic depression, more commonly known as Bipolar Disorder, in December 2008. Like some people who have been diagnosed, I have spent time in psychiatric institutions due to “manic episodes”. During my period of “mania” between November and December 2010, I kept a series of journals. It’s taken me three years since the last entry in these journals to be able to read them, as I do not remember most of what it is that I wrote. Nothing has been edited. I have categorized and highlighted certain aspects that I find interesting. There are three journals, which also include detailed experiences in the psychiatric institutions. I do not wish to trigger anyone. If you wish, you may contact me as I am very open to discussing this topic. The reason I have decided to share excerpts from these writings is not to “save anyone” or to claim that I know everything there is to know about manic depression, or life in general for that matter. It is simply being shared in order to gain a better understanding of it. I’m also not claiming to agree or disagree with any ideas that are being presented, this is just simply what was written at the time. I ask that you do not judge. Please open up your heart while reading these quotes, as they are a very personal aspect of my life."

Do you think I did the right thing by reading the journals? What should I do now? I feel very lost at the moment. Thanks for listening.