Recently diagnosed with Bi polar and OCD

[Jem92]

Hi I’m Jem and I’m 25.

So yesterday I saw a psychiatrist as I have been off work for 5 weeks so far with anxiety and depression and my GP was concerned about me. So I saw the psychiatrist and he basically said he believes I have Bipolar and OCD. I need to fill in a mood chart for a week Before our next 30 minute appointment so I guess he can diagnosis it as type 1 or 2? I haven’t told any of my family yet and feeling a bit lost about it all and don’t know if I should wait till my next appointment? I don’t know if I should tell work either? Help?!?!

[MAS_Nurse]

Hello Jem92

Thanks for your post. It sounds as if you are having a tricky time at the moment.

This is a supportive community, so our members may have more support and information for you.

The mood chart will help towards getting your diagnosis and any further support and treatment . You didn't mention the timescale before you see the psychiatrist again, perhaps you could tell us more about this?

It may be helpful to talk to someone about your situation. Is there a more supportive family member that you could talk to, or perhaps a friend? You may then get a better idea about whether you want to talk to your employer at this point. There could be an occupational health department that can also offer you work related support.

The MIND organisation may offer more support via mind.org

If you look at the pinned posts to the right of this message, you may find the information helpful especially the treatments and self help and medication and therapy posts.

Do keep in touch and take care

Thanks

[Jem92]

I’m seeing the psychiatrist in a weeks time for 30 mins for his diagnosis and his treatment plan for me but medication will be through a private prescription which I am anxious about how much it will cost. Can my work fire me or push me out the job for having bipolar? They have said loads of times I am safe in my job and they just want me to get better but I am struggling to believe them as who would want to pay someone full pay for being off sick? Will my Bipolar stop me from doing anything in life?? I’m also scared about the medication as a lot of them you can’t get pregnant on and me and my husband wanted kids soon but maybe that’s not a good idea? As you can tell my head is all over the place... thank you for your help.