AlialiostrichCasual Contributor
New here and seeking support
Hi everyone,
i have just joined the forum after having been so moved by your stories. I have had depression for a long time, since at least 2004, but only recently been told that I probably have type 2 bipolar after a rather difficult 12 months but have since been diagnosed with bipolar type 2. On top of that my husband has been diagnosed with MS. My mother is a bit of a narcissist, my sister won't talk to me (she's just not a phone person apparently), my brother thinks I'm selfish and I should just get over myself and my dad recently died. I feel so alone, despite having my family with me.....
I am currently changing meds and feel pretty crappy. I live in a part of the country where mental health services are pretty average and I may now have slight serotonin syndrome thanks to a stupid script error. I have thought of self harming but I do self sabotage much better and have two children to live for. I work in a highly stressful job and have not disclosed to anyone my mental health challenges. I am finding that hiding my problems is becoming so exhausting. I just want to turn the corner but nothing is working. Any suggestions?
I'm also sorry to hear about your husband's recent diagnosis with MS, and your dad's passing - those are incredibly difficult experiences to go through. It also doesn't help that you are feeling so alone. Feeling isolated can be difficult enough, but when you have your own mental health concerns and challenging experiences to deal with on top of that, it can be especially hard. 
