Dealing With A Bipolar Diagnosis
One man's meat is another man's poison. For some, being diagnosed with bipolar can come as a heck of a shock. For others, it can be a relief. Some people accept their diagnosis quickly, others feel resentful for years, cursing a life that dealt them a mental illness. Like all significant events that come our way, our reaction varies from person to person. Our personality, age, beliefs, life circumstances and countless other factors can influence our mindset and how we deal with bipolar. Do we accept it with grace? Or fight it tooth and nail? A piece of the puzzle this blog will focus on is whether we have lived with bipolar symptoms for many years or have been blindsided by an episode out of the blue. For those who have struggled with undiagnosed symptoms for years a bipolar diagnosis can bring a certain relief. Diagnoses can have a powerful psychological impact. Having a name and a reason for our problems may give us the explanation we have wanted for years. Painful thoughts l...