Hi Butterflypower

Oh I am sorry you had to hear this remark from someone at the hospital that you got the "Bad Bipolar". Well I have this "Bad Bipolar" too. I guess I don't really describe it that way. Perhaps my terminology is a little bit different. It's not so much that it's "bad" but yes it can disrupt my life somewhat probably a little bit more in some circumstances or situations that others forms of Bipolar. But I guess we don't get to pick and choose which type of Bipolar we are but we can choose to work with our medical professionals in order to manage symptoms when they occur.

Trust your doctors. That is what they are there for. If you are vulnerable and suicidal let them help you and trust that the medication / adivce they give you is in your best interests right now.

I am glad you've got some meds for the paranoia; I hope they begin helping you shortly.

Psychiatrist are good. I am glad that you have been given one and will be seeing them shortly.

You sound like you have a very good support system managing you during this time and I am glad you have the ACT too. This is all very good news.

I think your ambitions of being an RN are awesome - kudos and keep going.

You are only 19. Yes. Please stick to your comfort zone. If you are not ready for a house. Please do not feel obliged to this.

I am sorry to hear about your parents; but; yes; I wholeheartedly agree with you; everything happens for a reason.

There is a lot of stigma and myths associated with Bipolar.

Identifying these stigma and myths does help as we begin to separate fact from fiction.

Here's an interesting article on Bipolar Stigma:

Stephen Fry talks about bipolar disorder and mental health stigma:

Stephen Fry on bipolar disorder and mental health stigma | Time To Change