Health: Today, I was told I have bipolar disorder. I'm 31. It took so...

By crazychick - 19/08/2009 16:40 - Canada

Today, I was told I have bipolar disorder. I'm 31. It took so long to diagnose because my mom always figured I was "just a super bitch half the time." FML

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You deserved it 5 162

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By Anonymous - 22/08/2018 12:30 - United States - Missoula

Today, I found out that I was misdiagnosed with ADHD 10 years ago and instead have bipolar disorder. For the last 10 years I have been taking meds that helped me focus on my manic / depressive state. FML

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By Atypical - 02/03/2021 02:01

Today, after a lifetime of struggles, I was finally officially diagnosed with ADHD. Thanks to years of ridicule, punishments, humiliation and even beatings over something I literally could not control, I also have terrible depression and anxiety. My mom still thinks I’m making it all up. FML

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By a816090 - 15/05/2019 04:30

Today, I was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. I have no idea if when I feel an emotion if it's me or my disorder. I'm my brain's bitch. FML

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You deserved it 184

By misi - 22/06/2019 16:00

Today, my mother threw a fit because the psychologist she got me suggested I visit a psychiatrist. Apparently, it's my fault because I "choose" to be so "crazy". FML

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You deserved it 131

By ughh - 22/11/2011 13:22 - United States

Today, my mom read my diary. Then she frantically booked me an appointment with a psychiatrist. FML

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What's the ******* truth?

By Tourettes? - 19/03/2024 10:00 - United States

Today, I found out three things: One, I was apparently diagnosed with Tourette's as a child. Two, my parents apparently told everyone about it, and had no idea that I didn't know about this. Three, that the diagnosis is possibly incorrect. I'm in for quite the time. FML

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You deserved it 77

By Anonymous - 20/04/2009 18:22 - United States

Today, I told my mom that I was taking antidepressants because I hate myself. She said "That's not surprising. You hate everybody. And, you're kind of a bitch." FML

I agree, your life sucks 74 052

You deserved it 23 596

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By Anonymous - 10/09/2020 11:02 - United States - Orlando

Today, I found out the reason my mom took over 9 months to get me a therapist and much needed help after I told her how I had been depressed and suicidal for over two months. It wasn't because it was hard to find one, but actually because she thought I was making it up to cushion the fact that I got a C in a class. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 557

You deserved it 152

Alexa, play "Five Years" by David Bowie

By elle - 19/11/2013 17:31 - United States - Round Lake

Today, I saw a psychiatrist for the first time. After telling her everything I'm going through, she looked at me and said "You know… every five years or so I get a case completely beyond my ability to help." I guess it's been five years. FML

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You deserved it 3 393

By crazymuch - 01/02/2009 18:08 - Canada

Today, I talked to my boss about the fact that I have been diagnosed as bipolar and I am having a really hard time with it. He told me to look on the bright side, now that I'm crazy I will never have to do Jury Duty. FML

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You deserved it 4 083

NewLogic87 0

Wednesday 19 August 2009 23:09

That's what being bi-polar is. I'm bi-polar. If I don't take my pills I'm a dick half the time.

jaybrown 0

Wednesday 19 August 2009 23:14

Just because her mom knows her doesn't mean she lives with her.

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xxmirandapandaxx 14

Thursday 20 August 2009 2:13

ass much? wtf... having bipolar is majorly shitty... it makes you wanna kill yourself half the time, and the other half you wanna do stupid shit that end up practically killing yourself... its not something to joke about you idiot.

I_Am_The_Edge 4

Thursday 20 August 2009 2:35

Srta Wymbs?

triplethreat13 0

Thursday 20 August 2009 3:31

i've never been tested for bipolar disorder but i have most of the signs of it, and people notice after being with me for a while. my mom think i'm just a bitch too. FYL. FML.

cmac86 23

Thursday 20 August 2009 4:12

your mom is funny. and spot on.

ragsy 7

Thursday 20 August 2009 4:13

In my experience, being a raving bitch half the time is a pretty accurate description of bipolar people.

cocainewhore 30

Monday 13 October 2014 21:06

Asshole.

justmeagirl 0

Thursday 20 August 2009 4:34

I'm so sorry. I didn't get diagnosed with a certain disorder until I'd lost almost all my hair and was in college and on my own health insurance- my mom thought I was just fat and lazy. Once I took the right medicine, I dropped 90lbs in 6 months. Some people just don't understand medicine (especially in mental health), and just blame the patient.

usagi_lo 0

Thursday 20 August 2009 4:45

You have enjoyed 13 years of legal adulthood. I think you can accept responsibility for your own medical issues at this point.

growingsmaller 0

Thursday 20 August 2009 4:58

No dude, you're just stupid. I agree with #49, get your facts straight before you say something totally absurd like that.

pyschoscribe 0

Thursday 20 August 2009 6:08

I'm sorry you ended up being bipolar too. My dad still won't believe I am and I was diagnosed 6 years ago. My family still believes that I just have never ending PMS.