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BipolarPenguinSenior Contributor01 Oct 2023, 9:19 pm AEDT

New to the forums

Hi, I'm BipolarPenguin!

I have Bipolar Disorder type 2, which means I have mainly had manic episodes and only really one or two depressive episodes.

And... I love Penguins!

It was either BipolarPenguin or BipolarMeerkat 😛 I thought BipolarBear would be too obvious.

I'm hoping to use the forums as a way of sharing some of my experiences, but I'm not too sure how to do so within the guidelines.

I've read a couple of posts which seem to kind of be on the edge of things.

So, as an autistic person who would love some clarity... how do I share my pretty (some would say shocking) experiences from while I've been manic on the forums without violating the guidelines?

Hope some of you can help and look forward to talking to some of you!

~BipolarPenguin 🙂

EDIT: To give some more context as to why I would want to share my experiences... it's because I was in a pretty bad place back then (a "something's gone wrong" you might say) and I did some pretty bad things and I want to reflect on them with my current healthy mindset and lifestyle in mind. I want to tell people about how bipolar can manifest so they can see it in themselves too and even if they can't stop themselves like I couldn't... maybe they won't feel as much shame as I did for the year or so after each manic episode if they have someone to relate to.

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BipolarPenguinSenior Contributor05 Oct 2023, 10:30 pm AEDT

Re: New to the forums

@Captain24 I'm on medication too, I don't feel invincible... I wish! I definitely don't get manic though so that's great.

I have suspicions that my mania may be seasonal though, so that may be a thing. (I read it's a type of bipolar and it would fit my symptoms somewhat)

I hope you're able to ride out those depressive episodes alright.

My antipsychotic medication is great. I'm on a medication for the weight gain from the medications, which I feel like I shouldn't have to be on, hoping to go to a psychiatrist or doctor and go off that.

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