Liz's Story

Wow. I have been dreaming about creating this website for so long now. I am so happy to be able to create an online bipolar community. This site is not for profit. You will never be asked to pay anything. Love and support should be for free.

I was diagnosed with bipolar a few years ago (as an adult) but I have lived with bipolar all my life. When I was first diagnosed, I was relieved to receive a diagnosis. Then it hit me like a baseball... I don't know anyone with bipolar. I felt so alone and so isolated. Does anybody know how to beat this thing? What helps? How do you manage the high highs and the low lows?

I began weekly therapy and medicine (after a fun stay at a mental health facility). It took me over a year to find the right meds for me. I am still working on issues from my childhood (sexual abuse) but I know I am headed in the right direction.

The hardest part of the diagnosis was telling my 3 kiddos. I was worried they would see me as less than or broken. To my surprise, they handled the news like champs. I thought I hid my bipolar brilliantly, but they knew something was different about their mom. They were almost relieved when I explained the disorder to them. We even joke about it now. They are partners in my recovery.

I never thought I would ever share my story but the truth will set you free. I am done pretending to be someone I am not. I have learned to love my bipolar self and I hope you will too. Thank you for visiting and feel free to respond and tell our new community your story!

Liz