Bipolar

[Emmabob.]

Sorry, I feel like an intruder seen as though I don't have any diagnosis yet. I think I'm bipolar, my doctor thinks I'm bipolar, said I'm showing most sings of it, my heads racing, I'm so easily distracted, meh, I'm getting a referral for mental health service. I'm really annoying myself not being able to concentrate, this has taken a lot to get it into proper words (I think?) any advice or anything? I need to do something to help myself; last time I was like this, it wasn't this bad.

[MissAnonymous]

I know this might not go down very well, but, I think you need to wait till you have seen a psychiatrist before you look for advice on bipolar itself, until you have a diagnosis its best to look at your symptoms (which could be caused by several things) in terms of advice and treatment. At the same time, you dont NEED a diagnosis for your symptoms to be taken seriously, please remember that.

Lack of concentration is horrible when you want to do things *hugs* have you ever tried relaxation techniques to try and slow down your racing thoughts?

Has your gp suggested anything in the meantime until your referal is recieved?

Does it help if you sit somewhere where there is very little mental and physical stimulation to distract you?

Could you also write in bullet points and phrases if you cannot formulate sentences, as a way to communicate?

Take care and I hope the referal comes quickly.

[EpicFailGirl]

i know what its like to be at this stage. everyone thinks i must be bipolar, or something very similar, but im too scared to get a diagnosis yet.