I knew myself for 28 years before doctors said they knew better - diagnosis bipolar disorder 1

Owning our own story and interpretation of what happenedDiagnosis is medically helpful but limits the core of who we areGrieving the loss of my former selfA light hearted approachNot taking the diagnosis to heartI knew myself for 28 years before doctors said they knew more about me than meFrom raw vegan to 50 lbs up in two monthsI kind of like playing the role of crazy personThere's meaning in mental illnessA miracle in the psych ward - from desperation to inspiration - thanks to a visitorSymptoms versus inner meaning and subjectivityStories in mania and psychosis not to be feared as pathologicalDiagnosis is helpful to access meds, programs and resourcesScientifically valid versus feeling validatedSpecial messagesBeing happy for no reason is infinite reasons and infinite possibilitiesWhat matters is having open conversation about some of these experiencesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bipolar_inquiry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.