I feel very anxious and hopeless at the same time

[Moonpie-50]

I’ve recently been diagnosed with bipolar 1. It’s been a rocky road for me since January 19th of this year. I had to take a leave from work ( which is very toxic) I had a melt down you might say. I feel like a completely different person. I feel like I’m just a shell of what I was even 3 months ago. I’ve kept my issues hidden until I couldn’t. I’ve been doing therapy and will see the psychiatrist next Monday. I’m scared of EVERYTHING!! One day I’ll be hopeful and have energy and the next day I don’t want to do anything…I’m anxious really bad now upon finding out my fmla has expired and I’m worried about that. I just feel like I’m gonna explode! Anyone else deal with this?

[LDavis1993]

Yes I’ve been there before. Remember, you are #1. Focus on getting better and let the rest simply fall into place. All will be well. This too shall pass. We are here for you.

[Moonpie-50 in reply to LDavis1993]

thank you so much! Sometimes I feel so alone. It helps to know there are others that can relate.