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I am 27, almost 28, years old, diagnosed with bipolar mixed episodes rapid cycling at about 21. It's not uncommon for me to cycle a number of times a day when my medications aren't monitored correctly or if other things in my life are off. I was previously diagnosed with PTSD a year or two before; much of this time is void to me as I tend to lose time easily. After many years of looking for medications that would make me somewhat able to function in the everyday society, my old pdoc and I found my current regimen. I'm thankful for them, as previously I appeared to be non-medicable. So currently I consider myself a person living with bipolar and baggage.

I enjoy chatting with the "roommates" in the Bipolar Disorder chat room at About, sometimes just sitting back and listening and other times joining in with a light and positive chat with lots of jokes.

I am currently back "HOME" in Texas after living a number of years in a foreign country (another state). My hobbies include music, chatting online, swimming, and photography (which I hope to someday turn into a profitable business). I have one "child," a cat named Olivia. She rules the room and is a great help with my depression. I'm now living with a great family and learning what a family is really about.

That's pretty cool, too.

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