Help, please...?!


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Help, please...?

I'm in the process of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I'm at university at the minute, but I'm soon going home. I don't want my family to know about this (long story), so I can't risk getting help while I'm at home. Because I'm moving away from here, I can't continue to see my counsellor, who is based at the uni.
Does anyone have any idea how I can cope for 3 months with this, without any help or anyone to talk to?
Any coping techniques, or strategies, or anything, would be much appreciated.

Additional Details

2 weeks ago
Fairy_jo: my mum is seriously ill, and worry makes her worse. Also, I'm not really that close to them.

I just need to cope for 3 months, then I'm coming back. It's increasingly rapid cycling, and I'm not looking to make myself better, just to keep it quiet and be okay until I get back here.

2 weeks ago
I'm not on any medication. My GP believes I have bipolar, and has referred me to the community mental health team, who haven't been in touch. My counsellor also believes I have it, but because she's based at the university, I can't see her over the holidays.


Answers:

Why wouldn't you want your family to know? My brother in-law has bipolar and you really do need the support of your family, but if you really can't, then try to find a doctor near your home but one your family wouldn't go to. Or maybe try one of the phone numbers for mental health in your home town. They are confidential




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