I was diagnosed with bipolar years ago in my early twenties. Took meds for a while, but have been off them for over 10 years now. Was employed in a professional position, but resigned because I couldn't cope. Ended up getting my masters degree while I was out of work and landed a great job right after graduation. I haven't even had this job a year and now all of a sudden I'm experiencing the intense symptoms of bipolar that I haven't felt in years. My family is embarrassed by my diagnosis. They refuse to believe it. My husband just says "I wish I could help you." I feel so alone and hopeless. I have a teenager so I try to fake t, but it's getting hard. I'm scared to visit a doctor. I don't want anyone in my real life to know about this. I wish I could just quit my job and hide out at home. I think it would be easier if I had someone to talk to that really understood. So that's why I'm here.