[CowboyTom]

hello i have just found this forum and have a question for the group.
has anybody ever been told by there therapist they are having a mid-life bi-polar identity crisis?

i have been diagnosed for 11 years now and am 34 years old and am just starting to learn how to live with who and what i truly am and am very well i guess you could say scared.

and my therapist says this is just like a normal person havihg a midlife crisis, has anybody heard this before?

just would like some input, if it would not be to mush trouble

thank you

[Liberada]

Sorry I can't help ya CowboyTom... I was diagnosed only a year ago and I'm still learning about who I am. ...But there are people here at PC that can help... I can give ya a warm welcome though... Welcome! You've found a wonderful group of people.

[Michah]

Originally Posted by CowboyTom

hello i have just found this forum and have a question for the group.
has anybody ever been told by there therapist they are having a mid-life bi-polar identity crisis?

i have been diagnosed for 11 years now and am 34 years old and am just starting to learn how to live with who and what i truly am and am very well i guess you could say scared.

and my therapist says this is just like a normal person havihg a midlife crisis, has anybody heard this before?

just would like some input, if it would not be to mush trouble

thank you

Hey, how long have you had your therapist(bit worried about generalisation on "mid-life crisis")? Don't think there is a cap on age for mid-life crisis but 34 is a bit young. Have you had your hormone levels checked? I am 35 and I have run into trouble with gynaelogical issues and also problems with my thyroid(part of the endocrine system). I was diagnosed bipolar last year but have had mental health issues for years. I am on lithium. Ask alot more questions. I have become a seasoned cynic and often pull my therapists up on stuff if I don't agree as well as my GP. U got to grab your treatment by the balls. U deserve no less. If it doesn't sound right, fight it. For years I did whatever was asked of me because I am mentally ill and I didn't believe I had any power or trust in my own body to send me the right messages. Bugger that(aussie slang)! Say no to silly ideas!

[tarabug922]

Originally Posted by CowboyTom

has anybody ever been told by there therapist they are having a mid-life bi-polar identity crisis?

i have been diagnosed for 11 years now and am 34 years old and am just starting to learn how to live with who and what i truly am and am very well i guess you could say scared.

and my therapist says this is just like a normal person havihg a midlife crisis, has anybody heard this before?

I've never been told I was having a mid-life crisis but I've been through what seems like a mid-life crisis, bear in mind i'm only 28. I think your therapist is giving you something that you can relate to, not necessarily saying you're having a crisis, but that what you're going through is similar in seriousness. You have a point to start from, now you gotta pick up the pieces and put yourself back together.

Welcome to PC it's a great place. Hope you find it to be like home here.

Love and Hugs,
Tara