Hi guys!
I am new to this forum! Just wanted to introduce myself and tell you about my background story.
I am a 22 year old recent graduate from Chicago. I was diagnosed with Bipolar II a year and a half ago after I graduated. I have been having symptoms of depression and mania since I was 15 years old because of a trigger but thought it was major depression. I was given an antidepressant during my senior of college which induced a mixed episode. I have always had emotional problems and before I sought counseling (I have gone through 3 so far and still actively searching for the right one) I was having issues of bipolar, depression, anxiety, bulimia mixed with anorexia, self-harm, and trying to cope with alcohol and drugs, self-esteem & confidence isssues, childhood emotional, physical, and childhood sexual assault issues (PTSD? not sure because I was having body memories). I had social phobia especially being around older men. I went to a social worker who recommended a psychiatrist to me. I am currently on lamictal and celexa and lorazapem as needed. Still trying to accept my condition and am thinking I might have borderline for some reason; however, I did stop my meds at one point and had a breakdown. Currently I have a part-time job and recently had an interview with NYU for a grad school program and I have mixed feelings about. Anyways, enough of me-I like to know more about you guys! thanks for sharing your experiences-it takes a lot of courage and it makes me feel a lot better that I am not alone fighting this disorder,

*hugs*
-krazykickboxer

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