It's never been soul crushing for me either, it was a pure light bulb moment.


I was like "I knew I was crazy!!!! At last I know what kinda crazy!"


What did manage to weigh me down soon after my dx was perceiving myself as ill, diseased and thus doomed for life.


Since I've chosen to no longer do so, my symptoms have become more manageable for the most part.


I am no longer hopeless, because I choose to view myself differently to the main stream ill model.


I'm wired differently and have to live in accordance with this difference in order to achieve maximum quality of life.


I am not by any means in denial about how serious BP is, but for my own sanity, it was imperative I makes changes in how I view myself. Therapists agree that its the healthiest way for me to live in harmony with my beast.


Thankfully, no stigma here, not from friends, loved ones, colleagues or employers.

So no reason for me to stigmatize myself.