Yes. I'm bipolar.
People always look at me differently after they learn that I'm bipolar. They walk on eggshells around me, like something is going to set me off and make me angry. Yes, I agree that I had ideas of how bipolar disorder was before I was diagnosed. Everyone wants to put certain mental disorders in boxes, and say "ok if you're like this, you're this... but if you're not like that there's no way you can be this"... It's frustrating. I am NOT ashamed of my diagnosis. I shouldn't have to be. I'm managing myself well, I'm aware of my moods and know my limitations when it comes to it.
@HannahPear
Hi,
I support you!!!
I'm proud of you!!!! 😊😊😊😊😊😊!!!
Keep on going!!!!
@HannahPear
I am bipolar (among other things in my big "weirdo" basket) too and I go by...glad to meet you...
@HannahPear
Talked about stigmas many times just to be censored...
@HannahPear
I understand what you are saying. Honestly I was afraid to be diagnosed because I had my own preconcieved notions/ prejudices about what it meant to be bipolar. The only thing that has mitigated that for me is research. So I suppose the only solution is educating others. Sadly it seems to be human nature to prejudge people until we learn more about them. For what it's worth I'm sorry for the judgement I cast on others before I had a better understanding.
@HannahPear I feel like people see me as a ticking time bomb instead of a human suffering from a war in my head. I constantly worry about my facial expressions, my looks, my vibes so no one gets uncomfortable from my reactions. I feel so alone.
i been diagnosed with bipolar 17 years ago. The battle hasn't been easy. But I'm still here. If anyone is bipolar and would like to chat with me, message me, I can use the support. ❤️