Its World Bipolar Day!
Ive been diagnosised bipolar for about 13 years now.
When I think of my bipolar disorder I used to think about the life it "stole" from me.
I had to make the choice between getting help and living in Japan.
I lost friends along the way. Unable to deal with emotions and, before I was diagnosised, unable to recognize why I pulled away and couldnt cope.
The choices I made out of fear of my disorder.
Now, though, now
Im trying to look on the brighter side.
I fight monsters every day and I have won every battle. The monsters have come close several times, but Im still here. Still fighting.
If my niblings ever struggle with mental health, they have someone they can look to for guidance. Whos been there before and made it through.
Ive become more selfaware than I probably ever would have without the diagnosis.
I have bipolar disorder. I live with it every day.
There is no shame in needing help. There is no shame in taking medication. There is no shame in the diagnosis.
I am me. And every day I am learning how to love who I am, who I was, and who I will become.
