Hey, hello. It has been a wild ride!

Hey I am Acanthiza, I have had bad anxiety all my life since I was a little kid and thought that everyone felt like that and just dealt with it better! When I was 16 I also started getting nasty depression and didn't get any help for either until I was 23(!). I am now 33 and only just got a diagnosis of bipolar 2 at the end of last year (the day before my birthday haha) which has explained a lot of things.

My life hasn't been the easiest but I also have a pretty good family which I am extremely grateful for. I've learned a lot about dealing with mental illness, especially since I had to find coping mechanisms on my own, and am happy to share my experience if it might help anyone. I would also like to find out more about bipolar and people's experiences with it! I know we aren't meant to talk about the specifics of medication but is it alright to talk in general terms about what to expect etc?

Anyway that is enough rambling, I will probably be busy today but I needed to post something while I felt up to it. I still have anxiety! Well thanks for reading all that and I am keen to meet some people!