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Confused Mar 17, 2019 at 03:47 PM
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Hi, guys. I'm newly diagnosed.. newly as in two days with Bipolar 1 and PTSD. I'm still feeling a bit confused with it all. Halfway happy because I also start a new job tomorrow. Emotions a little all over the place. Kind of numb? I don't know. Just wanted to introduce myself. It's nice to meet you all I'll be here a lot more.
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Default Mar 17, 2019 at 04:06 PM
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Welcome. This is a great place to be with lots of support.

www.psycheducation.org is another great place to gather information when you are newly diagnosed (or not; I still go there 17 years into my diagnosis). It's written by a psychiatrist who specializes in bipolar and has tons of good information explained in a way that's easy to understand. It's says BPII but is good for both.

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Here are links to DocJohn's articles, from PC's archives, on bipolar disorder & PTSD:

Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms, Types & Treatments

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Hi, guys. I'm newly diagnosed.. newly as in two days with Bipolar 1 and PTSD. I'm still feeling a bit confused with it all. Halfway happy because I also start a new job tomorrow. Emotions a little all over the place. Kind of numb? I don't know. Just wanted to introduce myself. It's nice to meet you all I'll be here a lot more.
Welcome, wheelykpopeonni! And I hope tomorrow goes great for you.

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Welcome wheelykpopeonni!

You might be a little overwhelmed by these new diagnoses, but a diagnosis is the first step to managing your illness. Things should look up for you from now on.
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Welcome! Check out the bipolar check-in thread. A great way to get to know what's going on here and you can jump right in!

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Welcome. I'm new here too and also newly disagnosed as bipolar I and PTSD. Everyone here has been supportive and friendly.

Good luck with the new job! Let us know how it goes.
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Welcome to the forums, wheelykpopeonni! Good to meet you.

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