[stars25]

Hey Everyone,

I have Bipolar 2 Disorder, been diagnosed since September 2012. I see my Psychiatrist every two weeks, on three different meds but I cant remember then at the moment.

Anyways, I have recently applied and been accepted into University ( Yay me!) I told my doctor this and he seemed concerned that I only applied because I'm going into a hypnomania. I've been in a pretty bad depressive phase for the past 4 months, which I think was triggered by my fiance breaking up with me. ( He has some personal issues he has to work on for his own happiness).

I haven't had a job in 6 months, had to move back to my moms and I haven't done anything with myself. Well I see this different perspective on my life as moving forward and doing something with my life instead of feeling sorry for myself, I've already wasted even time not doing anything. I think this is a great thing for me.

What do you all think? Don't dr.s want us to strive and succeed in life?

[Travelinglady]

I can sympathize. I had a pdoc who always seemed to think I was in a mixed state or hypomanic. I don't see anything wrong with trying a few classes anyway. Do you notice any other symptoms that might indicate mania?

I hope all turns out well.

[stars25]

Originally Posted by PAYNE1

I can sympathize. I had a pdoc who always seemed to think I was in a mixed state or hypomanic. I don't see anything wrong with trying a few classes anyway. Do you notice any other symptoms that might indicate mania?

I hope all turns out well.

well sometimes I get a little short tempered or agitated but other than that no, not really.

[renee_28]

I think your doctor has a valid concern, only because I applied to college when I wasn't ready and it didn't turn out well. At the same time you have to do what you think is right for you. Just take baby steps and you'll do great

[punkypunky]

I think the doctor is just trying to be careful.

Just don't take too many classes at first. The routine of college really helps me. I think I have done better emotionally since I started college over a year ago. I am an honor student now.

Good luck!

[angelmichael09]

Originally Posted by stars25

Hey Everyone,

I have Bipolar 2 Disorder, been diagnosed since September 2012. I see my Psychiatrist every two weeks, on three different meds but I cant remember then at the moment.

Anyways, I have recently applied and been accepted into University ( Yay me!) I told my doctor this and he seemed concerned that I only applied because I'm going into a hypnomania. I've been in a pretty bad depressive phase for the past 4 months, which I think was triggered by my fiance breaking up with me. ( He has some personal issues he has to work on for his own happiness).

I haven't had a job in 6 months, had to move back to my moms and I haven't done anything with myself. Well I see this different perspective on my life as moving forward and doing something with my life instead of feeling sorry for myself, I've already wasted even time not doing anything. I think this is a great thing for me.

What do you all think? Don't dr.s want us to strive and succeed in life?

If you will remember the med, it would help....How old are you, what precipitating factor caused diagnoses? If you get manic go to DR hospital is not necessary each episode, only ones that it is are if you are doing some wild stuff, not knowing who you are where you came from etc...NO ALCOHOL and I am sure I am right....No pity is needed, lots of folks have this, you may have been born with it..I was. write me ok!!

[intergalactictraveler]

Agree with renee 28; take it s-l-o-w. Do try one or two classes. Don't compete. Run your own game. You don't have to graduate in four years. It can be five or six or seven. The most difficult challenge with bipolar is learning to tune into your brain and body. For me, it took over twenty years and I still get blind sided. I have ultradian cycling/mixed state, so my mood can change on a dime. If you feel too good or too energetic, it's an early warning. Don't blow it off and presume you really are feeling good. Same with feeling overwhelmed. Early warning of depression.

Definitely live your life, but do it with intelligence and insight, not your feelings. They can fool you and carry you towards a major disaster.