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Old Mar 05, 2014, 08:36 PM
Anonymous37909
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Hi there! What I've learned, after over four years of mixed experiences with the field of mental health, is that honesty always helps. Perhaps my diagnosis with bipolar disorder would have come more quickly if I had not been afraid to report things like racing thoughts, a psychotic episode, delusions, suicidal ideation, hypersexuality, etc. It would have saved me a lot of suffering, even though opening up to a psychologist and/or psychiatrist like that can be terrifying -- especially because not all mental health professionals are created "equal".

Wellbutrin triggered intense hypomania, hyperactivity, etc. a few years ago when I was being treated for depression only. I was starting to scare my family and myself, and I ended up quitting cold turkey and avoiding professional help for a year.

Good luck with everything! I have BP2, and I'd be happy to talk about specific issues if you ever have questions. Take care.