Greetings to everyone. I'm new to the forum here, and felt that it might be helpful if I started looking for some outside support to understanding myself better while going through treatment for Bipolar Disorder.

My name is Jacki, i'm 25 and was diagnosed in 2012 after some years of struggling through issues and not knowing what was going on. I've been better at watching my symptoms and understanding various aspects, but that doesn't change being able to vent to someone who understands completely what the disorder can do to you, physically, mentally, and emotionally.

I have a very supportive husband who pays attention to changes as well, and he's always there for me to talk to about anything that is bothering me. The rest of my family is supportive as well, I don't have a negative air around me when it comes to support, but sometimes it seems almost difficult to explain how I feel when they haven't experienced that same type of feeling.

I do hope to meet some new supporters here, as well as be as supportive as I can. I appreciate any help in getting accustomed to this new form of support! Thank you to any and all!!!