Harmful Myths
This is an article I came across from Everyday Feminism Magazine about 10 harmful myths on bipolar disorder. 10 Harmful Myths About Bipolar Disorder by Sam Dylan Finch
I have to admit, that for much of my adulthood I believed many of these things, and I suffer from the disorder. Ten years ago, I would never have believed I could be where I am today. It is a miracle that I escaped these myths that were solidified in my own mind. I've hated my illness because of these myths that I believed about myself and that others believed about me.
However, I am now a successful woman graduating from college. I have a wonderful husband who puts up with my crazy, and I say that from a place of self-love.
Hold on. I just said "self-love." I have never said that before. Ever. Let me take a moment to drink this in. Wow. Now I'm crying. This is one of the most incredible moments of my life.
See? Success.
I have to admit, that for much of my adulthood I believed many of these things, and I suffer from the disorder. Ten years ago, I would never have believed I could be where I am today. It is a miracle that I escaped these myths that were solidified in my own mind. I've hated my illness because of these myths that I believed about myself and that others believed about me.
However, I am now a successful woman graduating from college. I have a wonderful husband who puts up with my crazy, and I say that from a place of self-love.
Hold on. I just said "self-love." I have never said that before. Ever. Let me take a moment to drink this in. Wow. Now I'm crying. This is one of the most incredible moments of my life.
See? Success.
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