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[Brittany Nicole]

Hello everyone. I have experienced traumatic events from early childhood on through adulthood, but I never associated my mental illness with trauma, and I did not know that I had co-occuring mental illnesses. I had not received any help for over a decade, but throughout this year, I lost two family members, I witnessed death firsthand as a caregiver, and the love of my life got incarcerated when I needed him the most. I got caught in a downward spiral that affected every part of my life. I finally forced myself to seek help. When I opened up, my eyes were opened to ptsd, though at first I didnt believe I suffered from it. I have just begun a trauma journal, and am awaiting treatment for bipolar disorder, and I must admit I am terrified. Im not sure what else to say.

 

[Tinyflame]

Welcome to you. :hug:

 

[Namenotdiagnosis]

Hi and welcome, unfortunately your diagnosis will come with lots of ups and downs and most certainly won't be plain sailing, that is honesty without sounding too harsh. I'm so sorry for your traumas but with the correct therapist and treatment you can learn to manage it.
Welcome to the forum , you will get to meet people in situations that you most definately will be able to relate to in your diagnosis and I'm confident through experience on being on here that no one will judge you but you will get an Immense amount of support. Good luck in your journey. In my prayers x

 

[Deleted member 20280]

Sending UK:hug:s

Laurie

 

[Wounded Scribe]

Welcome to the community

 

[Gone_Girl88]

I was diagnosed with type 2 bipolar disorder 4 months after my grandmother died. It was 4 years in August that she's been gone. I was 21 at the time and it was the first real death that ever affected me. I was very close to her. All of a sudden I just lost it out of the blue one day. I went to see a counselor and she then diagnosed me to be bipolar. She told me that it can be triggered by traumatic events, such as death, and often comes to the surface when you least expect it. It took about a year and a half to figure out the right combination of meds and the proper way to deal with my grief. I wish you all the best and hope you find some relief soon!

 

[intothelight]

@Brittany Nicole Welcome to the forum. It isn't uncommon for people to have multiple diagnosises and sometimes even incorrect diagnosises. What is important is that you get the information, tools, treatment and support you need to get better.