Status update

So, I was finally able to get in to see a psychiatrist (which is like trying to go ice-skating in hell). I have been officially diagnosed with bipolar II disorder; which means I don't have the severe mania that is associated with bipolar I, I just get extremely irritable, can't sleep, and have racing thought which they call hypo-mania. Then, when I hit the lows, I hit the extreme lows. Fun stuff, right? Anyway, so that is what's going on with me. I was taken off one of my anti-depressants and had the other cut in half on the dosage. I was also put on a mood stabilizer which helps balance out my highs and lows. I am feeling a whole lot better now. I actually feel like a normal human being. I am able to be happy just because I'm happy. There doesn't have to be a reason for my happiness. I am able to actually do stuff, like take care of myself, my daughter, and my house. The dishes and laundry are finally getting done and the house is able to stay somewhat tidy (or at least as tidy as a three-year old will allow it to be). The only problems I've had have been adjusting to my new meds. I have a low tolerance with prescription meds and so for the first week I was super loopy and goofy. It seemed like I was high on something or was totally trashed. But my body has adjusted and now I just feel good.