Taking medication for bipolar disorder doesn’t make you less of who you are. In fact, it might help you become the version of yourself you’ve been fighting to find. This post unpacks the fear, stigma, and strength behind choosing meds—and how stability can make room for authenticity, not erase it.
Living with bipolar disorder isn’t just about highs and lows—it’s about navigating the unpredictable, finding strength in the chaos, and embracing the quiet moments of clarity. This post explores the realities, relationships, and resilience that come with bipolar disorder, offering hope and connection for anyone on this journey.
There’s something impossibly hard about trying to describe what a bipolar episode feels like or looks like—especially when you’re in it. The words never quite fit. The metaphors often fall short—and sometimes, they carry stereotypes or hurtful assumptions that reduce bipolar to a punchline instead of a lived reality. And sometimes, even you don’t fully…