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Hi,

I am Pudelin and I am going through being diagnosed for the second time around. They thought they got it wrong in hindsight back in 2007 or thereabouts and therefore was undiagnosed in around 2012. But did they? As I am now back here again after another major (recognizable) episode. And after how many in between that I was able to kinda function through more or less and I did not confess the depth of my symptoms during these times to the professionals and therefore hiding it from others and more importantly hiding it from myself. This time like the first time was a shock, as during these times I could not recognize the true nature of what was really happening - until (this time) I suddenly knew something was very wrong within myself. But BP was not the answer I was in my wildest dreams thinking that I would hear ever again come out of a professionals mouth. It is still a bit unclear as to which one I have? But BP it is! There are more types to be chosen from this time around with sub types as well I believe from my understanding. I have been diagnosed with many titles in my time, should I feel privileged as sometimes it’s a huge positive and sometimes it feels like it can play out as a huge negative! I have also been diagnosed with ASD2 and ADHD this year and am still coming to terms with that. And since have had extreme life changes that have impacted and lead me to here today… and again about to go and visit my Dr to discuss my BP? Its mind blowing the journey one has with their own mental health and the mental affects as well the effects diagnosis’s play on your mental health and it can feel like you are just going around in circles at times! As well as the cycle of the financial and relationship stress’s that sit as co-morbid mobilities with your mental health. So we will see what the discussion further amounts to today! Kindest Regards,

Pudelin

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In response to: Newbie

Re: Newbie

BD - sorry new to these letter meanings I was going with Bi (B) Polar (P). But realize that BD and BP are two very different things… appreciate you all bringing this to my attention so as I can use the correct diagnosis.

I also have ASD2 and ADHD and now BD. Among other letters that are co-morbid of these diagnosis’. I laugh (well try to) and say I have all these letters behind my name and I didn’t even have to go to Uni to get them. LOL!

Kindest Regards

Puddle Fun 🙂

In response to: Newbie

Re: Newbie

Hi,

I thank you for your long response. It meant a lot to me and you explained a great way to start to cope better. I have had a very rough time these past weeks and especially this last week.

My Dr was going away for 10 days so she wanted a scaffold in place for me like emergence care in the local hospital in the Mental Ward. The name itself holds so many demoralizing things in its title. And in the way the society sees us. I did not get admitted but cause my Dr did not get what see needed for me she flicked me to our local mental health team in the area that gives you an assessment and then either sends someone to check on you or just calls you up. This was great in the end to have a scaffold whilst she is away.
This alarmed my family so much that my daughter came and looked after me for 3 days till I was well rested, eating and making more sense coming out of the mania state. It has take. So long to come out of it. I no what one huge trigger is now and I have removed that person permantly out of my life as I was in a marriage with DV - verbal and cohesive control. I left 6 months ago but the torment and one again off again by his choice was literally doing my head in. I feel a lot more at peace with this person gone coupled with the right stabilizing medications. It has been a tough month to say the least.

Thank you for your advice it has been well received.

Kindness regards,

P 🙂

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