Hi, I recently left a psychiatric hospital where I was diagnosed with bipolar 2 with psychotic features. I am a 24 year old female who just graduated college last May. I entered a major depressive episode about a month ago that ended up with me in the hospital. This is what I believe to be the third major depressive episode of my life where I have not been able to work or function in society.

Since leaving the hospital I have been taking my medicine (Lamictal, Lexapro, Klonopin) religiously, making myself get outside and walk everyday, and trying to learn all I can online about bipolar 2. However, I seem to find that most of what I find online primarily addresses bipolar 1, so I would REALLY appreciate it if you would take some of your time to answer my questions if you have bipolar 2.

1.) Since being medicated how much does having bipolar 2 interfere with your normal life? Are you able to maintain a job, relationship, etc.

2.) Do you every worry that you will escalate from hypomania to full blown mania? I find myself worrying about that a lot when I am hypo, and I'm not sure if that's even a possibility?

3.) Do you ever experience psychosis and if so could you explain what it feels like for you personally?

4.) How often since being medicated do you experience major depressive or hypomanic episodes?

5.) What is your reason for fighting everyday? What keeps you from giving up?


Thank you for taking the time to read this, I am feeling pretty worthless right now, and any advice or words of encouragement would mean the world to me.