I am new here to this site, but definitly not new to Bipolar. I was diagnosed with Type 1 Bipolar with rapid-cycling tendencies. I was also diagnosed with severe OCD(Obsesive Compulsive Disorder) and DID(Dissociative Identity Disorder) I am looking for people who are willing to be my friends and support. I dont have family support.

As a teen after being diagnosed my stepfather told my mother to choose between him and me. The next day I came home from school and all my stuff was in the yard and the locks had been changed. With all the problems that I am having..it makes it hard for me to think about life in a happy way...can anyone help me find a safe and common ground?

Hello to you too!

I was diagnosed with bipolar several years ago (and I'm a rapid-cycler too!), and I've been dating a man with OCD for about 4 years.

Anytime you need support or an open ear, I'm here for you. I don't know how DID affects your life, but I've seen first hand how difficult it can be to live with BP and OCD.

Thanks for your reply!
Its always good to know that I am not the only one out there. I am currently unmedicated, although I would like to start. But with the different diagnosises I dont want to be taking a bunch of different pills everyday. Do you have any recomendations?

Hi b1028,

I am happy that you found these boards. I have found a lot of answers on this site, and I hope you can find the support you need.

It is hard to be in a family that does not support you. I grew up with a narcissistic, manipulative, and also bi-polar (as far as I can tell) mother. I have recently been diagnosed with BPD and OCD after years of struggling with a diagnosis of chronic depression that just did not seem to fit. I started taking Lamictal 4 days ago, and I have been on Welbutrin for about 4 months now. I am not yet sure how the Lamictal will work, but I hope it does!

I cannot say that my story is anywhere close to yours, so I do not want to discount your it by saying I completely understand. I can say that I empathize when it comes to dealing with parents and that type of absolute rejection. I can say that I know how hard it is to deal with BPD in everyday life. It has greatly changed how I perform at work and the person I know I should be socially. I desire the "normal" life that seems to happen to people without BPD.

I am glad you are here and that you have found this place to find support. I hope you find what you are looking for.:angel:

~J

jeneration2007~
thanks for the reply. i appreciate your support. i am battling within myself right now. i know that i should try to forgive my family for the things they have done, but i can honestly blame them for a lot of my major undoing. I am not passing blame off of myself, but my father started pushing drugs and alchohol on me at the age of 9-10 and that began my dwonword spiral. everytime i asked my family for help to get clean and sober i was laughed at. i guess my biggest issue is feeling like everything is all my fault and that i must have done something wrong for them to 'hate' me. i am fighting tooth and nail to get clean. but everytime i get 2 steps ahead someone or something comes right up and knocks me back 8 steps. i cant seem to get ahead anywhere...

Hi b1028. Nice to meet you! Welcome to the boards. You will find lots of nice people here and some good information and support too.

Meds are a lifesaver for me. Maybe you could ask your pdoc for some options and then go from there. There are some good ones out there.

Hey B: What DID? What are the symptoms? I love these boards. It's so nice to talk to people who understand. Your family sucks. Are you living alone. I am so sorry that your family could do that to you. I have great support with my Mom and husband.
You come here and you will see how great evryone is here.

Hang in there girl
Jeane

Hi B Welcome Sorry about the rejection you suffered as a child. I can't relate to being kicked out, but I can relate to being rejected by my parents and I had an abusive childhood. Get all the information that you need about your issues. You have a right to say how many medications you want to be on. You want what's going to be theraputic though. You take care of yourself your very important. Keep posting. Sassy