Bipolar Disorder

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.

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 encourage anybody that's going through depression to seek help. I have been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder for about 6 years. It's when your mood goes up and down and it's a problem. I noticed that when my mood went down it went to a really scary place. I was feeling hopeless and almost to the point of killing myself.

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.

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When I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder I was told that I would go from hot to cold for no reason. I beg to differ. My problem is that I let things build up inside for a long time and don't say anything. Once it gets to that point, I completely flip out. I mean like a bomb!

My name is Christian Lowry and no, I am not a guy. I have heard that my whole life and I am here to tell whoever may need help with this subject that you are not alone. I promise you will see the light at the end of the tunnel. I have a range of disorders including major depression, bipolar disorder, and Agoraphobia.