Hello all,

My name is Amy and I'm 28 (but I'll be 29 tomorrow!). I was diagnosed as Bipolar NOS in 2011 and I was previously treated with Lithium and Abilify. I was stable for close to two years... I was recently removed from all medications because my PCP thought I was "stable" enough without my meds. Long story short, I went manic AGAIN, spent money that wasn't mine to spend, and screwed up yet another wonderful relationship. I'd like to say that I have a good group of supports, but that's not true. I see the strain in my mother's eyes, and I'm once again left with the debilitating feelings of depression and helplessness.

I guess that's what brought me here, a lack of support. I don't know anyone else with this illness, and I find it very difficult to rationalize. I've been through intense outpatient treatment, I see a therapist regularly (I've been through three of them!), and I'm working on getting my meds back on track. I'd love to meet some people who have this illness, people who understand what I'm going through. I guess that's a good enough intro for now...I look forward to getting to know you all more!