When I was first diagnosed my family couldn't accept it, they that could get better with herbs, teas and exercise. I really had couple of family members telling me that the disorder was not real. I was hurt and I was lost.
during this time I had a hard time making and/or keeping friends. I became depressed. once my depression was over I went into mania, driving much to fast, getting multiple tickets, being promiscuous, drinking heavily, and just rebelling in general, This was when I got into my first car accident. Did that open my eyes? did that make less reckless? the answer is NO. I needed help and had no idea where to go, this was also before I was given my diagnosis.. the one person who could help me and slow me down at that point was my cousin Joanna, she just has a way about here that could alway get through, no matter what state I was in. in all honesty, if your family cannot be a support group for you, I would advise finding a local support group, you can't fight this alone. you need all the help you can get.
during this time I had a hard time making and/or keeping friends. I became depressed. once my depression was over I went into mania, driving much to fast, getting multiple tickets, being promiscuous, drinking heavily, and just rebelling in general, This was when I got into my first car accident. Did that open my eyes? did that make less reckless? the answer is NO. I needed help and had no idea where to go, this was also before I was given my diagnosis.. the one person who could help me and slow me down at that point was my cousin Joanna, she just has a way about here that could alway get through, no matter what state I was in. in all honesty, if your family cannot be a support group for you, I would advise finding a local support group, you can't fight this alone. you need all the help you can get.
| http://www.dbsatoday.com/ |  My lovely Joanna, my angel. She saved me from myself more times than I can count. |
