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Originally Posted by komodo1971
Hi everyone,
My name is Robert, or komodo1971 on this board. I just registered here. I might completely flood this board when I'm manic  or simply withdraw when I'm depressed; just so you know. I was diagnosed with Bipolar 1 a month or 6 ago, and before that time I was undiagnosed and untreated for years. Looking back, my bipolar issues already started in adolescence, when I was about 18. I struggled for nearly 30 years. In that time I was diagnosed with so many different mental health issues, including but certainly not limited to borderline personality, antisocial personality disorder, PTSD, uni-polar depression and many, many more. The PTSD diagnosis still stands, together with the bipolar type 1 disorder.
I take lithium, aripiprazole and seroquel to stay as stable as possible.
I live in the Netherlands, and I am married. I have a job, but they want to get rid of me due to the fact that I have been ill too much.
Just wanted to say Hi! |
Hi komodo1971/Robert,
Welcome to the Bipolar Forums at PC!
I hope you find the information and the support you may be seeking.
Many of use were misdiagnosed for years.
I am sorry you must deal with both BPI and PTSD. You will find you are in good company with one or both of these diagnoses.
Many of us have issues within our marriages/primary relationships due to the course of our illnesses.
We all have mood changes and tend to show them as we write/share here, so please don't be concerned about your mood as you write.
Thanks for introducing your self to us. We are happy you are here with us.
Please make yourself at home!