Why My Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis Set Me Free

My bipolar disorder diagnosis liberated me from the jail of wondering why I was such a mess! 

From age 19 to 31 years old I wondered what was wrong with me. Why was I so depressed and then things were wild? Why did it take me eight years to finish college? Why did I lose friends and get on planes to China without a plan in place?

 

 

It was so good to know it was bipolar. It has been difficult to manage- and my reality is not easy- but at least I know the truth! What about you? Do you feel better that you have a diagnosis? Is your loved one diagnosed? People tell me they don’t like labels. I don’t see this as a label. I see it as an explanation that helps me go easy on myself when things are tough. Julie

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