The first time someone said "bipolar" to me, I didn't want to hear it. Now, I am just so relieved to have a name for the way I feel. With a diagnosis, I can get treatment to help me manage my condition.
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I look at it this way: some people have medical conditions and have to take medication for the rest of their lives. With my history of bipolar disorder, I have to take medication for the rest of my life.
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I like knowing that there's a reason why I sometimes feel the way I feel. But I don't like having to live with a label. Knowing how many others have bipolar disorder definitely helps.
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Bipolar disorder distorted my reality. Fortunately, I've gotten the help I need. Now I'm focused on living a healthy, centered life.
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