hello my name is shelly 32 bipolarsince 2001 diagnosed in 2003. have three kids. stay at home mom.been talking with a few of you via pm. i also have tn(TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA) just had surg to correct. my hubby just bought me a new puppy sooo cute. i had a manic episode in aprox 2001 lasted 1 yr. didn't know why i did the things i did. until later when my doc said oh yeah you are bipolar and that was a manic phase. now i swing but not to much. on lots of meds. too many-neurontin, cymbalta, abilify, duragesic patch 100mcg, lortab, buspar. nice to meet you all .-shelly