I was diagnosed over 30 years ago - but denial kept me from focusing on how my life might be affected if I didn't continue treatment, listen to professionals or take medication. The outcome of denial for me was 3 marriages, 2 unfinished college attempts, over 20 jobs, 2 children raised dysfunctionally, multiple car accidents - confusion, anger, rage, poor credit rating (spontaneity). All that is past me as of 6 years ago when I couldn't deny the truth anymore.



My point is - don't deny the issue or try to make light of it. You are very lucky, now you can begin to own your emotions - not control them, but understand them and understand how to reduce spontaneous reactions.

You are the same wonderful person you were a year ago.

Trust your professional support staff - and utilize them.

Best of luck to us all.