Posted by Janelle on March 27, 2002, at 0:55:40
In reply to Re: JOHNX2: a revelation! » Janelle, posted by JohnX2 on March 27, 2002, at 0:47:07
John, You're fortunate that 1) your company's medical insurance provider is covering you and 2) that you have an employer who apparently understands this kind of illness and allowed you to take a medical leave because of it. (that you're on leave also explains why you're up late posting on here, even if you live in the western US, it's getting late!)
You mentioned that you took the leave because you became "very manic" (in January) -- could you describe some of the symptoms/behaviors you were exhibiting that brought you to the point of having to take a leave from work?
I ask because there is uncertainty between my pdoc and a therapist about whether or not I have BPII - I know that I cycle, but it's back and forth from depression with anxiety to feeling good/okay (NOT manic, from what I understand about that condition). So, I'm quite interested in what kinds of behaviors you were exhibiting that were "manic" (and that apparently interfered with your job performance to the point of your taking a leave). Thanks very much.
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