Recent new diagnosis

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Hello again, I’ve been lurking here for a while, guess I should update my journey. I’ve been hospitalized about 4 times this past year. My diagnosis went from ODD (oppositional defiant disorder) and now Bipolar unspecified (Bipolar but not meeting all the criteria). At first I was really suspicious of my recent diagnosis because my mood swings are really subtle or don’t seem like typical mood swings. I know it isn’t the same as schizophrenia but it really helps to be on this board. I hardly experience depressive episodes, but I tend to get really manic ones which can give me paranoia and negative psychotic symptoms. It feels comforting to have a space where my psychotic manic episodes are understood and met with compassion, or not feel “crazy”.

Thanks for listening

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Sounds good that you’re getting some clarity.

Hopefully it will lead to better treatment for you

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I couldn’t agree more! I hope it leads to better treatment and fewer hospitalizations

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You’re a legend, mate. We have a few folks here who have bipolar as a diagnosis. It’s called schizophrenia.com, but it’s for anyone experiencing psychosis now or in the past. Welcome, friend!

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Thanks guys! This is a great start off to my morning really appreciate it. Makes my day :blush:

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