Today, I was told I have bipolar disorder. I'm 31. It took so long to diagnose because my mom always figured I was "just a super bitch half the time." FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I found out that I was misdiagnosed with ADHD 10 years ago and instead have bipolar disorder. For the last 10 years I have been taking meds that helped me focus on my manic / depressive state. FML
Today, after a lifetime of struggles, I was finally officially diagnosed with ADHD. Thanks to years of ridicule, punishments, humiliation and even beatings over something I literally could not control, I also have terrible depression and anxiety. My mom still thinks I’m making it all up. FML
Today, I was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. I have no idea if when I feel an emotion if it's me or my disorder. I'm my brain's bitch. FML
Today, my mother threw a fit because the psychologist she got me suggested I visit a psychiatrist. Apparently, it's my fault because I "choose" to be so "crazy". FML
Today, my mom read my diary. Then she frantically booked me an appointment with a psychiatrist. FML
Today, I found out three things: One, I was apparently diagnosed with Tourette's as a child. Two, my parents apparently told everyone about it, and had no idea that I didn't know about this. Three, that the diagnosis is possibly incorrect. I'm in for quite the time. FML
Today, I told my mom that I was taking antidepressants because I hate myself. She said "That's not surprising. You hate everybody. And, you're kind of a bitch." FML
Today, I found out the reason my mom took over 9 months to get me a therapist and much needed help after I told her how I had been depressed and suicidal for over two months. It wasn't because it was hard to find one, but actually because she thought I was making it up to cushion the fact that I got a C in a class. FML
Today, I saw a psychiatrist for the first time. After telling her everything I'm going through, she looked at me and said "You know… every five years or so I get a case completely beyond my ability to help." I guess it's been five years. FML
Today, I talked to my boss about the fact that I have been diagnosed as bipolar and I am having a really hard time with it. He told me to look on the bright side, now that I'm crazy I will never have to do Jury Duty. FML
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NewLogic87 0
That's what being bi-polar is. I'm bi-polar. If I don't take my pills I'm a dick half the time.
jaybrown 0
Just because her mom knows her doesn't mean she lives with her.
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Comments (75)
nightDREAMERms 6
O.o So many bi-polar ppl. Makes me wonder, how many ppl at my school secretly have this disorder as well...
jackipdoc 31
Well, the 3% of the population that is bipolar had something to comment on this and mostly everyone else didn't have anything to say and decided to not comment on this one. Since all the comments are from people that have bipolar disorder, it just looks like everyone's bipolar. About 3% of your school suffers from bipolar disorder most likely.
plexico 4
We have a relative who is bipolar -- we work her like a rented mule when she is in her manic phase! She is like a tornado of achievement when she's up! Then we go party off the fruits of her labor when she's in the depressive phase. Hey, she wants to be left alone anyways!
inconvienentgurl 0
maybe u just have the personality of a bitch n she thinks ur blaming it on bipolar...then again maybe it just intensified the bitch in ya n she knew it all along -gasp-
Arcterion 0
I agree with #1. There is no such thing as bipolar disorder. Stop being a gargantuan hormonal bitch.
jap1198 0
super bitch?
Luckster 0
Parents never believe there's something mentally wrong with their kids unless it's something like ADD or something. I had chronic depression all throughout High School and my Mom always just told me to shut the **** up and to cheer up. If I wasn't in a 'happy' mood around her, I'd get slapped.
fawfulster 11
Im sorry to tell you this #46 but your mom really sucks!! OP The next time your mother says so in front of you tell her that you have an excuse to be a bitch and she doesn't.
jessicaclaire 0
It is neither YDI or FYL. People are diagnosed as being bipolar all the time. Just take the time to learn how to handle it.
medfly 2
it's the response of the mother, not the diagnosis, that bothers OP.
wingedspiritus 0
Get your facts straight, Arcterion.
medfly 2
dunno about you, but a lot of people say the summer vacation makes already ****** up kids more ****** up - they don't have something to keep them busy. I personally find having a lot of things to do less problematic (emotionally speaking) than having almost nothing to do.
ElNegroHombre 0
Being bi polar is just the doctor diagnosing you as a bitch.
xxmirandapandaxx 14
wow... thats kinda the most dumb ass response you can make... I have bipolar disorder.... its kind of like a living hell.. its not something you should ever joke about.
usagi_lo 0
Bipolar is not a living hell. It's simply another obstacle one must overcome. And yes, I do have it.