Bipolar Disorder

I've been suffering from having bipolar disorder probably my whole life, just didn't have the exact diagnosis until recently. I never knew what was wrong with me, or why I've done the things I've done or felt the way I have all my life.

What's the most frustrating part of your Condition? Share to Show your Support! Battling bipolar has been an adventure. I have never really been able...

I never knew I had a problem until I was thrown in jail then they started giving me all these crazy diagnoses and medication which made things worse.

I am a 50-year-old widow and I am bipolar. I was an addict and I was never dual diagnosed so I admitted myself into mental institution thinking I was having a nervous breakdown. I found out I was bipolar. My depression has gotten worse since last year when I lost my husband in March.

I'm telling my story today because I believe it is one that should be heard. My story begins with when I met my son's father. Eventually, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and depression.

A lot of people still think (incorrectly) BPD is short for Bipolar Disorder. BPD is short for Borderline Personality Disorder. There are major differences. I, and many others, have both BPD and Bipolar Disorder.

Have you lived with depression and bipolar disorder from a young age? Share this Story and Comment on the Blog! I have dealt with depression and...

I am an epileptic with bipolar disorder who was diagnosed with depression and suffers from PTSD as a result of various situations throughout my life. Since my birth all the way up until now (I am currently 27) it has not been in any way 'easy' living. Each day with this is very hard, exhausting and can at times be very confusing, as I'm sure anyone could imagine.