Hi all my friends........posting here because this encompasses physical and mental health, primarily bipolar.......

I have a thyroid condition and was on thyroxine and was admitted into hospital on sunday because I felt really unwell.......I was taken into ED so quickly I couldn't blink.......heart rate 150+........alarms going off, catherter in my arm, IV fluid, 2mg IV diazepam to try and bring my heart rate down. Thyrotoxicosis. 5 hours to get heart rate resting 80-90.

Now, lithium .8(top of the range)........ all good. After much consultation with Head of Department doctor, I was told that I did not present as bipolar......now in saying that my Psychiatrist and T have always wondered why I did not fit the criteria.......there have always been "inconsistencies".

Please, please get a thorough physical check with your doctor........I am not denying what I experienced in 2007 that led to a psych admission as being manic........but I had an undiagnosed thyroid condition which can frighteningly mimic bipolar. I am not saying that everyone has a thyroid condition and for those of you that know me, I have become proud of my bipolar dx........I would not give one up for the other.......believe me, thyroid disorder is just as frightening and confusing to manage as bipolar, but people need to have the right dx........if i can just help one person.

I am now on beta blockers to stop me from having a bloody heart attack......please look after yourselves......