Good on you Candika. I don't really care whether I have bipolar or not. I take my lithium......it helps. I have good shrinks.....they help. I don't really care what people think. As long as I am honourable, then I have no regrets. Without sounding irreverant, bipolar is part of my skills base. The experience teaches me things I would otherwise not have learn't.

I have lived with BPD and schizoeffective for 15 years. One more diagnosis, adds to the wealth of information that I already have. Not saying it is a walk in the park. I have suffered extreme terror and lost much........but gained much as well.

I wear my diagnosis as a badge of honour......it is part of my battle.....my battalion......no-one elses.