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Bipolar aged 84 have a lot of experience to share

Mar1Contributor

Bipolar aged 84 have a lot of experience to share

I have been diagnosed with BAD and have been on medication for the last 20 years and have and been living a symptom free and successful life with professional help

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In response to: Bipolar aged 84 have a lot of experience to share

AinjouleSenior Contributor

Re: Bipolar aged 84 have a lot of experience to share

Hey @Mar1

Welcome to the forums. It's so encouraging to hear that you have been living well with the right supports. It does indeed sound like you have lot of experience to share. Good on you for coming to forums, I'm sure you'll find lots of community here.

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GlistenSenior Contributor

Re: Bipolar aged 84 have a lot of experience to share

Way to go @Mar1 👍🏼 Hello 👋🏼 and welcome to the Forum.

Tell us your story, if you like?

Why the late diagnosis?

Was getting the right type and dosage a challenge?

G

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Unknown userMember

Re: Bipolar aged 84 have a lot of experience to share

Welcome @Mar1 we need more assets on this forum and your lived experience of MI and overall life experience would indeed be very valuable. I'm looking forward to reading your posts! Wishing you a good day 🙂

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Mar1Contributor

Re: Bipolar aged 84 have a lot of experience to share

I am sitting in my room thinking what to contribute to the the discussion but I decided to relax with a few beers and relax and enjoy myself what the heck you only have one life

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