Living with Bipolar Disorder: My Story of Survival, Struggle, and Strength
Living with Bipolar Disorder: My Story of Survival, Struggle, and Strength — A raw and personal journey through the highs and lows of bipolar disorder — I didn’t know what bipolar disorder was until it took over my life. In my teens, I thought I was just moody . Some days I felt on top of the world—ideas racing, energy exploding, confidence like a lion. I barely slept, talked nonstop, started creative projects at 2 a.m., and believed I was destined for greatness. Other days, I couldn't get out of bed. My body felt like stone, and my mind was flooded with shame, guilt, and hopelessness. I thought I was lazy. Weak. Broken. No one around me seemed to understand. And to be honest, neither did I. It wasn’t until I hit a breaking point that I was finally diagnosed: Bipolar II Disorder . The Diagnosis That Changed Everything Getting a diagnosis was both a relief and a heartbreak. Relief , because it explained what I’d been experiencing. I wasn’t crazy. I wasn’t alone. There wa...