Living with Bipolar Disorder
Frequently Asked Questions

Some of the questions I most frequently get asked.

The pages below are intended to provide you with more information, not to stop you from writing to me. I appreciate that there will be circumstances in your life that makes you special, and you are invited to write to me if you want to.

1. I'm Worried about Bipolar Medications / I Don't Want to Take Bipolar Medications
Experiences and thoughts on the subject of medication.

2. I Got Diagnosed in Less Than Two Hours / What Kind of Diagnosis is That
If you are not satisfied with your bipolar diagnosis or if you are not sure that you are bipolar. This page is also helpful if you haven't been diagnosed but if you think you might be manic depressive.

3. I Think I Am Manic Depressive. What Should I Do?
How other people who thought they were manic depressive felt. What you could do if you think you are manic depressive or suffer from depression.

4. What Does the Future Hold For Me?
In case you are despairing that being bipolar will cause your dreams to fail.

These notes were assembled with the help of persons who have e-mailed me. Although I cannot give individual credit, I do want to thank all of you who have sent me notes, had conversations with me, and helped me clarify thoughts. This section was created by you in part and is dedicated to you.