BP-NOS/sub-threshold bipolar

Well, it's official - I was diagnosed this morning with BP-NOS.

It seems I have enough of the symptoms of hypomania, but I have enough self-control to not let things like spending and stuff get out of hand. Anyone else with this experience?

I do think Bipolar is more of a spectrum thing; but on a grid with one line being manic and one line being depressive. The highest of your mania and the lowest of your depression would draw a line and show you where you fall. I really don't think it's an either/or situation because as we discover more about it, we discover new types of the disorder. While I have never heard of sub-threshold bipolar disorder, it doesn't surprise me that such a thing exists.

(((((hanners))))), I'm glad you finally got a diagnosis pinned down.

Hey there. Just to let you know that having a dx is a blessing in disguise and not something to be afraid of. You can now tackle this thing head on.

Hi, glad you got a diagnosis. And be glad you don't take the credit cards and run to the mall, like I do. That's not a good feeling when you get home and realize what you've done. A little hypomania feels good, expansive, happy, feel you can handle stuff, but too much hypomania is not so good.
Good luck with your diagnosis and your journey.

Thanks for this. I'm trying to remind myself to look at it this way. And I am feeling relieved that now we know what's going on we can deal with it properly. But even though I know it could have been worse, it's still feeling like a major blow to me right now. Thanks for the support everyone.

It can be a blessing in many ways, you should feel proud that you are in control enough not to partake in risky behavior.

I have Bipolar 1 and in the past I did many risky things, but I have finally gotten myself to a place where I no longer behave in risky ways. I still have my full blown mania, but I keep myself away from any situations that could lead to trouble. I feel lucky that I have come that far now.

It takes time to accept things, and yes it is a blow to hear, but you sound like you are already trying, and that's great!

I do not have the impulsiveness to spend money either. I hold down a job (i have a very understanding boss); I havent gotten my family into major debt or BK- I am more of a threat to myself than I am to the checkbook!!! I make bad decisions when I am manic about relationships and going out when I should stay in type thing.

I was only recently diagnosed as well...I still process it......but I did have some relief when it was finally said and done.

Hang in there!

Yeah, for me the problems start when I get excited and overconfident about starting up new projects... and end up taking on too much at once. Inevitably, I'll crash somewhere in the middle of it and then have a hell of a time trying to finish what I'm working on. I've got a ton of projects just littered behind me.

Sounds very familiar!! When Im up- I have so much to get done and start so many projects!!! Then, I crash.....time passes....Im up again and wonder "why the heck did I take that on???"