Hi all,
First, thanks for reading. I don’t have anyone to talk to, so strangers on the internet seemed reasonable.
I am 37 years old. Diagnosed bipolar-II at 20. I’m not new to this. Usually I’m able to manage mood stabilization with my meds, but being a type 2, I trend toward depression.
Last year, my depression spiraled out of control. Starting in January, until it “peaked” mid-summer. My psychiatrist of ten years suggested much more aggressive treatment – I was assessed for and eventually underwent ECT (“shock treatment”). Apparently it really helped, but I have no memory for the month following the course of treatment.
For various reasons, […]