Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.
Abby6_2025Senior Contributor
Hi all
I was recently diagnosed with bipolar, not sure yet if it's 1 or 2. Have started on a mood stabilizer.
Just had to have a brain MRI as my memory is very poor & January I need to have a Petscan too.
Is it common to have very poor memory?
I hope to find more info about bp and learn.
In response to: Newbie
DimitySenior Contributor
@Abby6_2025 glad things are progressing OK.
Sometimes for me sleeping less goes with being a bit high but I know it can quickly catch up with me.
Are you moving nearby or to a new area?
In response to: Re: Newbie
Abby6_2025Senior Contributor
In response to: Re: Newbie
DimitySenior Contributor
Happy New Year to you too @Abby6_2025
Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.
Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.
You’ll soon be able to use one secure login to access all SANE services.
For added security, members are now required to log in with their email address and password - member names are no longer supported for logging in.
If you had a Forums account before 19 May 2026 and haven’t set up your new login yet, you'll be prompted to set up your new secure login when you sign-in.
Fields marked * are required
