Hello Simon, and welcome to Psych Central. I'm sorry you've been through so much, and I can certainly relate. The roller coaster of on-and-off meds can be brutal. Doing damage to our relations with our loved ones is the price we often pay for a manic episode.
I'm glad you'll be seeing your pdoc soon. Having a strong professional and personal support system and the persistence to stay on meds, and staying after the right combination of meds is key to managing bipolar disorder.
I was diagnosed BP2 this year, after 15 years of struggling with a misdiagnosis of major depressive disorder. Those AD's really did a number on me. My (correct) diagnosis has lifter a huge weight from my shoulders. I finally understand what I really have, and am learning to deal with it.
I put a post in Bipolar Success Stories you may want to check out: http://forums.psychcentral.com/bipol...-recovery.html. In any case I wish you all the best as you continue your healing journey.
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Dx Bipolar II 2014 -- currently in remission
Stay calm, be kind, have hope, love lots, and be well.
"Listen to the deep voice of your soul. Do not be distracted by the voice of your mind." -- Caitlin Matthews[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE]
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