I was diagnosed with BP July 2014. My ability to manage it has improved and I have been able to manage working p/t and study p/t (although this year I have had to put study on hold). Still, I get episodes frequently and many are severe resulting in IP stays. So far I have not stabilised and found the right meds. It is very discouraging. I also have PTSD and that used to wreck havoc in my life but it is under control due to great treatment.

My doctor says my BP is treatment resistant and severe so it may take a long time to get it under control. Right now I am in a deep depression, before that I was mixed and before that hypomanic. I long for stability. It has been so long since I was stable.