I was diagnosed with bipolar at the beginning of Feb after being ill for over a year with two bouts of psychosis and subsequent depression.
In January, I thought I was feeling better and had loads of energy etc but of course it turned out I was manic and I didn't recognise it because it hasn't happened before.
I am feeling pretty stable since I changed to Quetiapine 8 weeks ago and today we are back into our routine as schools go back after the holidays. Normally, I would drop kids off and then come home and fritter away the day online or have a sleep, but today I have done a weekly shop (something that has been really stressful since I got ill) without too much stress and I have cooked the tea for tonight and am about to busy myself around the house.
I would love to believe that this is because I am feeling better, but can't help worrying that it's the beginning of going manic.
This is so shit, I can't even have a good day without wondering if it's this bloody illness rearing it's head again.
Any words of wisdom?
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How do I tell if I am just feeling better, or if I'm going manic???
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mawbroon · 08/04/2013 12:04
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