I think you will enjoy Psych Central very much. People share openly and are supportive.

My own experiences: 1st suicide attempt at 13. Embrace of all things witchcraft and psychic thru teens. diagnosed in my teens. 1st pretty major psychosis at 19. in and out of Dr.s' off an on for years - ignored my diagnosis and married someone who I could count on to control and direct me. This led to severe mental breakdown in 30's. Been married 3 times, 2 unfinished college, 1 unfinished tech school, lived in numerous places, multiple jobs, dozen of firings for behavior. Finally in 40's the lightbulb went off at a particularly bad firing and I was forced to admit how my illnesses have effected my life - and my behavior at not getting treatment and creating a life of havoc only brought on more issues.

I am the most stable I have been ever. I still cannot work, don't have a car. Cannot be depended on to participate in events outside of my house and my husband. But I am learning to like me, and understand my knowledge, outlook and experiences can be beneficial to share with others.