Here's my story: I was diagnosed on Nov 2014. Prior to that, I was working full-time and going to school full-time. I was stressed out with the load of work and I was abusing Adderall so I had the side effects (weight loss, lack of sleep, etc. ) Now, I'm working full time and going to school part time with no use of Adderall. I'm fine. I feel like I had a nervous breakdown versus anything to do with bipolar disorder. I was depressed for a short time around my diagnosed.

I may have a mild case of bipolar disorder but I just don't see how. I am in control of my mood. I've never been manic nor do I want to be.