KirssB13 thanks for taking the time to post this. I received a diagnosis of bi polar, nothing more specific yet, earlier today. When I told my husband he already knew this but for me it was a shock. I knew I was depressed but had no idea that I´d been having manic episodes too until last night when I followed a thread on here and everything fell into place. After years of having it, I can only really in the past 24 hours accept it but reading your post did make me chuckle!

Nearly everything you wrote resonated with me so much. I´m so glad I found this place, you guys are really helping me. Thanks xx