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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SW-User

Wow, this makes sense why you feel that way at work. I have a friend that started ti doubt himself and let his insecurities take over to the point that he felt he was messing up everything (despite getting promoted and recognized).

He ended up quitting because he kept feeling incompetent.

Friendlyperson · 26-30, F

@SW-User Oh my god. I feel so sorry for him! How is he faring now? What did he do and is he recieving treatment for it now?

I feel so much sympathy for him because I was this close to quitting myself when I was at my lowest point. I'm glad I had my loved ones talk me out of it.
I really hope he's found some peace now and doesn't regret what he did.

SW-User

@Friendlyperson no matter how much i reassured him, he couldnt get out of it. He's at another job now but hates it.

He did take treatment which is helping him now.. but his problem is that he smoked alot of weed fo cope with the anxiety and it did alot of damage to his brain so now he forgets alot even though he stopped it.

I was able to relate to him, because i think i also have bipolar (not diagnosed). Very similar symptoms.

Friendlyperson · 26-30, F

@SW-User Oh goodness... that's heartbreaking to hear.
You must a good friend to stay by his side despite all the suffering and self deprecation.
I wish he's recieving the right treatment and therapy.
And from what you told me you're describing his depressive episodes. I'm sorry that you are going through that yourself. :(