I want to share something with you that is difficult for me but I believe it will help you understand me better. I have bipolar disorder. For those who don't know what that is it means I have problems sometimes regulating my moods.I have been reluctant to talk about this because, contrary to what people may say, there is still stigma attached to this. I didn't want to lose friends or mess up my progress by letting people know this but I think it will help put together the puzzle pieces for you all when it comes to me and how I act, think and react. I decided that if people are going to judge me for having a disorder I never asked for and wish I didn't have then perhaps those people are ones I wouldn't want in my life anyway.
I was diagnosed in my early 20's. Both of my parents had mental illnesses so it was not surprising when I was told I had one too. I struggled with it for a long time and, to a degree, still do. I have worked very hard to overcome my obstacles and have a very successful life. I have friends, a great job and have done some amazing things like run marathons and progress in my career. I know, though, that if you are my friend you will have seen me in my ups and downs with my moods. Despite this I have confronted my illness and taken care of a lot of my symptoms. Thank you to all the good people in my life who love me and are there for me however I am feeling day to day. I owe you a debt of gratitude.
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