Cyclothymic Disorder
Cyclothymic Disorder is a chronic bipolar disorder consisting of short periods of mild depression and short periods of hypomania. These symptoms may last a few days to a a number of weeks. The onset is separated by short periods of normal mood. Individuals with cyclothymia are never totally free of symptoms of either depression or hypomania for more than a number of months at a time.
on friday, the doctor gave me an official term for what is wrong with me. im a low grade manic depressive.
i was upset at first.. the more i think about it, im actually relieved. i have a label now. an actual illness and course of treatment that means i won't always have to feel so lost.
the down side of all this...medication. they started me on 3 new medications. one makes me so tired that i slept untill 7 tonight. they said ill be like that for the next couple days untill it builds up in my bloodstream.
now i realize that i probably shouldnt be telling the whole world about this. i mean, social stigma is a bitch, but at this moment i dont care. im just glad i have a reason and course of action to make myself better.
Cyclothymic Disorder is a chronic bipolar disorder consisting of short periods of mild depression and short periods of hypomania. These symptoms may last a few days to a a number of weeks. The onset is separated by short periods of normal mood. Individuals with cyclothymia are never totally free of symptoms of either depression or hypomania for more than a number of months at a time.
on friday, the doctor gave me an official term for what is wrong with me. im a low grade manic depressive.
i was upset at first.. the more i think about it, im actually relieved. i have a label now. an actual illness and course of treatment that means i won't always have to feel so lost.
the down side of all this...medication. they started me on 3 new medications. one makes me so tired that i slept untill 7 tonight. they said ill be like that for the next couple days untill it builds up in my bloodstream.
now i realize that i probably shouldnt be telling the whole world about this. i mean, social stigma is a bitch, but at this moment i dont care. im just glad i have a reason and course of action to make myself better.
There are a bunch of good books and websites with information on bipolar disorder including treatment options and info on meds. Research. Keeping a journal of your moods really helps. I rate mine with a number from 1-10 (1 being suicidal 10 being wildly manic) as well as recording thoughts and feelings. It really helps you to understand yourelf and your actions better.