In the Beginning..............

I have always wanted to share my  life's experiences - especially so that that others can understand Bipolar Disorder a little bit better.  Today, there is someone in your family, a co-worker, a friend or at the very least, the people that we deal with day in a day out that has some form of Bipolar Disorder. 
To give you a little background, I was finally diagnosed as Bipolar Type II approximately 10 years ago after many years years of being incorrectly treated for Major Depressive Disorder.  Taking only SSRIs during those initial treatment years only exacerbated the disease.  With each medication dosage increase or change I would get better for several months only to inevititably plummit in to deep depression time and time again.  Finally, one day, I went to see Dr Wong and he said to me, "I thought you might be Bipolar the last time I saw you but this time I am for sure."  He started me on Depakote and it was the first time I felt NORMAL in 20 years!  
 Alot has happen in the past 10 years as far as the disease and my progression, but that is for another day.  Today, I am a "healthy" Biploar woman, dealing with the ups and downs of life just like you do.  Maybe even a little better than most.  I have developed some pretty healthy management and coping skills.  Hopefully this blog has peaked your interest and you might like to follow along as I share my life................................