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04-11-19, 08:19 PM
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My Story of Bipolar
Hi everyone!
My name is Lady Shadow, and I have Bipolar I Disorder. I just want to say that this has been a very hard journey the past 15 years. I never had bipolar, my whole life, until I turned the age of 24. I had a high paying job and unsupportive boyfriend at the time. I used to drink a lot and I became very depressed. At the advice of my friends and family, I went to a psychiatrist, not really knowing what to expect and carelessly he threw Lexapro at me and shooed me out of his office because I was crying uncontrollably. The Lexapro did something bad to my brain - I don't know the extent of it but it definitely changed my brain chemistry and patterns forever. I had my first violent manic episode because of that horrible irresponsible psychiatrist and it led to many, many, MANY hospitalizations after that. Needless to say, I lost my job, my apartment, all my friends and my will to live. After I recovered and was med-free for three years after that horrible time, the symptoms came back with a vengeance and it sent BACK into the hospital. The past 15 years have been a nightmare. I haven't been able to hold a job, and I haven't managed to stay out of the hospital. My last hospitalization was 10 months last year in a terrible, terrible place. I now suffer from PTSD because of it. All I can say is, be careful if you ever go to a doctor for help. Research the physician beforehand and MAKE SURE he/she is responsible. You don't want to end up like me. BUT, on a good note, I have a fantastic supportive family and wonderful partner who have helped me through all the bad times. I have also built up a good amount of friends since then and I am always looking for more. If you need anything, or in need of friend, I will try my best to help you out. Peace be with you all. LS
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04-12-19, 06:43 AM
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Re: My Story of Bipolar
Welcome to the dark side...
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04-12-19, 07:42 PM
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Re: My Story of Bipolar
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To see the world. Things dangerous to come to. To see behind walls, Draw closer, To find each other, And to feel. That is the purpose of life. To Follow My Blog Please Click Below: http://www.unchained-heart.com Proud Member of NAMI - (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Click Below to See How You Can Help: https://www.nami.org/
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09-16-19, 05:05 PM
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Re: My Story of Bipolar
Can we prevent it?
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