Hi my friends call me kimme. I was diagnosed at 16 with maniac depression, that was the 70's. My mother disagreed with the doctors so until 1998 I pretended I was normal. I, unfortunately, tend to try and kill myself even though I don't want to die. Up until a head injury 3 years ago I was taking Lamectal and an anti depressant which worked well. Since my head injury I have brain seizures and am unable to take any medication for bipolar. Other than talking to much on occasion I don't have any of the symptoms I once had, but still watch out for. I had a good career and was a single mom and if I can help anyone that is just diagnosed I am all ears. No matter what the question. I've lived through it all and there is no judgment.