[eccentricmind76]

Was anyone diagnosed with Depression first then later found out that they were actually bipolar? I have my first therapy session in a few weeks and I have a feeling that's going to be the case with me. When I review the symptoms of BPD it seems they mirror some of my many issues (not all) but I also fit the bill for depression and seem to nail all the symptoms for that pain-in-the-neck disorder, too.

I am so confused!

[Etheria]

Hi eccentricmind76,

I was first diagnosed as having a severe clinical depression but was later diagnosed with bipolar disorder II. Good luck with your therapy session - I hope it goes well and you're properly diagnosed so you know what you're dealing with. Many blessings, Etheria

[mydarlin]

Same here ... was treated for years for clinical depression.... but everything just kept getting worse... Finally my doc looked at all the symptoms that I had and what I had been to see him for and realized that I didn't have a bunch of little things going on...I had one big thing going on...bp.

Good luck with the T... be honest with him/her generally they will be there for you and listen to whatever you have to say...at least that is the way that my T is... really seems like he cares...maybe that is because he is getting paid to do it.

[dreamrunner]

Yep....clinical depression that got worse with antidepressants....now bp2

[eccentricmind76]

Thanks for your replies and kind words. I am so glad that I stumbled upon this site.

JSP