No sense taking chances transitioning between meds, especially with the suicidal thoughts popping. So if your first visit was at 18 then this really wasn't triggered by military service. Bipolar seems to be a genetic thing, like diabetes. Either you're unlucky enough to have it or you're not. So no merit to anyone for avoiding it. My mother had it too. Very sweet and empathetic, but she had a pretty traumatic childhood. Her father was pedophile and her mother was schizophrenic. [This is one reason I'm quite content not to roll the dice with my own genes. You're welcome.] Not sure what role that plays in triggering hi or low swings though.
What I've hated about being in the hospital is the noise, light and activity all night. I found it very hard to sleep. Of course, if you're already experiencing insomnia perhaps it is handy to have something to blame? Maybe they'll give you something to ensure sleep?
What I've hated about being in the hospital is the noise, light and activity all night. I found it very hard to sleep. Of course, if you're already experiencing insomnia perhaps it is handy to have something to blame? Maybe they'll give you something to ensure sleep?
