I am slightly confused about how my doctor and counselors respond to my diagnosis.
For instance, sure (before meds) I would throw things and cry a lot and be incredibly upset and refuse to go to school and let my grades fall dramatically - but, after those moments I would feel fine - nothing was incredibly wrong...
I did get treatment fairly early - 5 months after my first 'episode'. (Well, I had been depressed for a long time before that, so I don't know...)
I found it hard to believe when, I, after crying and talking super fast (at the same time) at my first appt. with the doct, was watching the doctor say "this is serious business... don't you worry... you're going to be OK... many people who have BP turn out fine in the end." and I was thinking "whoa... what is she talking about? I'm already fine!"
Is BP considered one of the most serious mental illnesses? I am just curious... O.o Of course, my counselor and doc believe my mania isnt at the high end and my depression (well not anymore anyway) was normal for BPers.
Thanks!