*Previously posted similar in another bipolar subreddit  

Hi, I’m a 27f and this morning I was diagnosed with Bipolar 1 by my psychiatrist. Although I’ve always had an inkling, it’s still overwhelming. My birth mother had bipolar and growing up watching her struggle with it was tough. It feels as though something has finally clicked into place, I feel right. Having a name for the things I’ve spent my whole life dealing with. 
On top of the bp diagnosis I was also diagnosed with ptsd, severe anxiety, and ocd. My psychiatrist started me on a small dose of Seroquel to slowly work me up to a higher dose. I had been prescribed Seroquel as a teenager for insomnia and all I remember is it knocking me out. I’ve read that it can take some time to get the medication right, so here’s to hoping the journey isn’t so bad.