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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Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F

I have social anxiety and depression.
That's not the whole me and I won't be defined by it

You are still you

Friendlyperson · 26-30, F

@Justmeraeagain Oh, that's beautiful. I know how this information should be taken for granted by anyone but it does hit different to me. Because for real at this point, I'm not sure what is the real me anymore. From which point of my life should I consider my personality as not me but the bipolar that's been guiding me?
I'm bordering the edge of feeling overjoyed again after 08 months of feeling really depressed, and I'm relishing in the situation, but I guess it's not me... and it sucks.