Sorry for posting again. Confused and lost.

Hey @Spookums, wow yeah sounds like a rollercoaster. And please don't feel like you need to apologise for making a new post - I'd much rather you do so than hold it all in and try to muddle through it by yourself.

I can't really make any judgement call on what diagnosis would be most suitable, but I can tell you that in my experience, diagnosis is merely meant to guide treatment, not to be a perfectly fitting label that everyone's experiences are going to completely align with. It sounds like you're looking for some clarity and assuredness though, which is very fair! Have you shared with this hospital psych about your experiences of feeling God is talking to you? I can imagine it to be a pretty scary experience, and one that can come with its own lil pile of shame. But you deserve care and support to help you navigate these experiences!

@Spookums hi, try to stay positive. Know it's hard. I agree with @@Jynx, that perhaps it's a good idea to mention to the hospital psych about the God experiences. I have been diagnosed with bipolar also, and it's a hard journey, but focus on loving yourself. Perhaps you could request to see the hospital psychologist for some more lengthened sessions to give you a space to explore your feelings? I know times with psychiatrists can be quite short and it can be hard to use that time to vent or explore and feel supported. I also find mindfulness practice essential, even if it's reading an inspirational book. Do you like music? That helps me a lot too. I just plug headphones into my phone and go into a space that is uplifting and encouraging etc. I think music can help a lot. I hope your day is good today.

Alice10

@Jynx @Alice10

Thanks for the support guys. I've called down a lot this morning. I also just changed my medication so physically in feeling a bit weird at the moment, too. Going to take some relaxing time today to read and chill. Maybe have a cup of tea