Hello everyone! I actually found this sight in my research on borderline personality disorder, but I am interested in learning about others with bipolar. Ha ha! Perhaps it might be a chance to feel like 'normie.' No matter; I was diagnosed at seventeen by a second doctor after doctor #1 diagnosed me with schizophrenia. I was scared; I ran away and took a greyhound bus nearly a thousand miles. Now, I, as I am sure most people in such situations, have struggled through the years with my diagnosis. The medications slowly became less odious as I grew older, but let's not lie; even I decided at times I knew what was best for me. I have recently been diagnosed with BPD by two doctors; and this has left me nearly devastated. All these years I have worked (granted on/off) to remedy my chemical imbalance, and here I am, back at square one. Anyhow, I look forward to sharing with everyone; and learning from each post.