I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder type II.

Damn, I knew it.
I suspected it, and I went to see a psychiatrist today and damn it, even though I thought it was a possibility, it is really hard to deal with this new information.
I always thought I had a joyful personality with a hint of depression from some of my past experiences, but then I'm being diagnosed by a professional and everything now has another taste.
I don't think I'll be taking the medication... I'm in a neutral phase now, or so I think.
The psychiatrist said that 80% of the doctors have a mental health disorder, among which bipolar, she was trying to soothe me and convince me it was okay (even though I already seemed completely okay with it...) but damn is it hard to accept. I just didn't show it.
I wish me the best, and I wish all the people having it the best too.

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Greyjedi · M

How many distinctions are there with bipolar? You mentioned you have type II.

Friendlyperson · 26-30, F

@Greyjedi
Bipolar means the alternation between depressive episodes and manic/hypomanic episodes during a codified period of time.
In type I, the manic episodes are severe and could lead to hospitalization due to risky behavior. The depressive episodes often stay a couple weeks, but is not necessary in diagnosis.

In type II, the patient has hypomanic episodes which are periods of high energy (overachievement period in my case) without much severity as the manic and might not disrupt the overall course of one's life. (No mania here, otherwise it would be classified as t1)
The depressive episodes are much severe than type one though.

So yeah, I'm stuck with T2...unfortunately.