Just found out

Just found out that I have Bipolar2.
I've read a lot about it but there are still questions I have that none of the bipolar info sites answer.

WITH BIPOLAR..

1.is it normal to develop really strange fetishes or turn ons

2.is it normal for very minor things to annoy or anger you?

3.if I decide to take medication for it..will I lose my love for art and talent?

Keep in mind you have most likely had Bipolar looooong before you were diagnosed, So in reality you have been managing somehow.

Being manic can certainly cause some behaviors outside your normal ones.

If I am in a irritable state of mind due to my bipolar shifting , yes I am edgy and get madder than I might if I was chill and baseline. but most everyone on the planet is going to react more strongly if they are tired of stressed, so its not all "Bipolar"

Some medications can snow you under or flatten you so much that you do not want to engage in activities you normally love and enjoy. But there are all kinds of medications that can be tried and lots of fine tuning.. I have yet to ever see a person start meds and it be the perfect one, My Pdoc said he never has run across someone that hit the jack pot right away.

Managing Bipolar isn't just about take medication XYZ.. Bipolar needs to be attacked from all sides to find balance and your baseline. Meditation, Mindfulness, Healthy diet and exercise, Coping skills , healthy sleep hygiene, breathing exercises, learning your triggers .. the list goes on and on.

You will find loads of support and advice here. Welcome to PC

Welcome to the forum. I've been diagnosed for almost 20 years but never learned anything about BP.

I'm learning so much here and it's great to see how many others experience the same things.

The people here seem very informed, self aware and supportive and I'm finding it very helpful. I hope you do too:-)

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Hi, Welcome to PC Bipolar Land! I am moogs - at your service!

You won't lose your talent if you start medication. But that's something I worry about too--like suddenly I won't be able to write anymore, because of an AP. If you don't take an AP you really don't need to worry. I wrote two novels and a lot of short stories when I was just on lamictal.

As for your other questions, I think those are things anyone could have/develop, bipolar or not.

1. Does it really matter? A fetish is a fetish. You'll know if it's a (hypo)manic fetish or not based on if it lasts outside of your (hypo)manic episodes.

2. Irritability can be a symptom of either (hypo)mania, depressions, or mixed states. So it can be. You could also just be an irritable person - I know lots of those!

3. Nah. Unless you're on too high of a dosage which might kill off some stuff. But no, medication just helps you be YOU more often.

Hello Clueless77,

I feel like I'm relatively new to this game as well. I was diagnosed as bipolar II a couple of years ago, but other issues continue to emerge.

However, what I wanted to chime in with is this: medications will not make you lose your appreciation for art. Medications can be difficult to figure out, but once you do, they can help and can enable you to enjoy things even more!

hello.

welcome to our little corner of PC

good to have you join us... hope you find it helps

Hello, and welcome!
Glad you're reaching out. My biggest comment I can make is about irritability. I am one to become agitated and irritable very frequently when I am in a depressed or mixed episode. If I am stable, I will also become irritated that certain things but to a lesser extent. Hypomania and mania also bring along irritability especially towards end of the manic episode.
Thus, I have to work hard to find ways to curb these frustrations.
I have faith!!! All the luck in the world to you.

Welcome

I can relate to you. I found out years ago that I have certain fetishs.

Certain things do anger me but its mostly cause something go on in my personal.

Meds won't do it.

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I think that its all part of BP2 for some people.
I love to write and I will admit that I think the meds dull
my creativity a bit and that really bothers me a lot but
at the same time I need the meds. The love of art and creativity
is always there but my ability to be creative suffers.

Welcome to the forum Clueless77.

Welcome!

I just found out as well.
I had the same questions. I am very creative and I was afraid that the meds would affect that and they didn't hurt me in that way. The ones that I was taking made me move slowly but my mind was still its racing self.
I really liked the book I picked up called Manic by Terry Cheney. Its about a women who has bipolar and it explores her manic episodes. It is sadly funny but I relate to her a lot.
The hyper sexual-ism is REAL! I think that's one thing that after a while gets me into trouble, along with the spending of course.
I have had a hard time explaining and coming out to the family about it becasue they don't belive I am even though I got a diagnosis.
If you need anything just hit me up.
I am in the same boat as you.

Roman James.