Hello ADC,

Welcome to PC. You'll find a lot of wonderful, supportive members here.

I don't have answers for all your questions, but I can tell you the medication will keep you from having the dramatic mood swings. You won't lose any of your good qualities, you'll just be more tolerant and mellow.

I urge you to not jump up and make hasty changes in your life if you are diagnosed with BP. Wait and let the medicine do it's work. Work with your pdoc or therapist and see what they suggest.

We bipolars are infamous for making snap decisions. "Wait and see" is usually very good advice for you.

I wish you the very best.

January