Hi, I am a latently diagnosed Bipolar Type I. I cleaverly concealed my undiagnosed disorder since my years in nursing school. As an RN there's a certain level of mania demanded to do my job affectively. Especially, while working in ICU. This played out very well for me in my career but, my interpersonal relationships was an acceleration of erratic behaviors to destruction. It took 3 decades from onset and a very messy lifestyle that brought to a desperate state of contemplating suicide. Fortunately, I was surrounded by the right people at the bottom of my pit. When appropriate and compliance was achieved.
I have a plethora of horrific events that with my clear mind and effective treatment plan affords me to share.
I'm here to find a support group to share and learn new lessons in communication, coping skills, and starting over as a clear minded individual.
I miss my manic phases where i once thought i functioned best but, understand i did most damage.Hoping tis forum with increase my cognitive level of an knowledgeable understanding how my black box ticks.
Thank You and look forward to developing relationships from my fellow colleagues.