"i admitted myself to a mental health facility 7 days ago and asked for help after 4 days. i was diagnosed with  bipolar disorder and social phobia. i&#039;ve been on lithium  for six days and i&#039;ve totally changed and it wonderful! i&#039;m no longer in a manic or depressive state. i no longer have urges of hurting a complete stranger. it was that bad. i still can&#039;t go out in public but at the same time i want to be able to go out in public. i&#039;m just relieved that i&#039;m not volatile ,depressed, or manic anymore."