Members of The Mighty’s mental health community share what make them #BipolarStrong
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What Makes People Living With Bipolar Disorder #BipolarStrong
- “I am strong enough to overcome life’s hardest challenges, and that makes me feel so proud of myself.”
- “It’s made me feel a lot more comfortable in my own skin.”
- “This disorder doesn’t define the person I am, but it has defined who I became.”
- “I can do anything I set my mind to because the illness is not me.”
- “Being bipolar has been a lifesaver in helping my 13-year-old with mental illness.”
- “I love the mania. I appreciate all of the little things, and I have the energy to take on the world.”
- “Even though I don’t want to rely on a pill, I know I need it to get better.”
- “My bipolar support group helps me realize I’m not alone in this fight.”
- “It has made me kind and compassionate. It has taught me to be humble.”
- “Being able to acknowledge it does make me uniquely me.”
- “I’m still here through depression and mania every day. I’m still fighting.”
- “I’m strong because I continue on.”
What makes you bipolar strong? Tell the International Bipolar Foundation using the hashtag #BipolarStrong.
Originally published: March 30, 2018