What *Laurie* said above about feeling like you've been misdiagnosed. I've been diagnosed FOUR TIMES with bipolar 1 and sometimes I still think the doctors have made a terrible mistake. This always seems to coincide with me experimenting with my meds and thinking I need to stop a few of them, which never ends well. I've been battling hypomania all spring and summer, and what did I do but quit taking Zyprexa. It didn't last long because I couldn't sleep at all without it, but I'm still tempted to play with it even though the dose has been increased because of all the trouble I've had with the hypo. I don't know if I want to come down/off the meds because I really believe I'm overmedicated, or if it's the hypo talking.

So there you have it---even we "experienced" bipolar people can't get it right sometimes. Go easy on yourself and learn everything you can about your illness...coming here is a good start. We're not experts on the disease, but we're experts on our own bodies and minds and we are all different. Welcome!