I was diagnosed with Bipolar over 4 years ago, but nobody really explained it to me. It was not until recently that I decided to research it and really understand what it meant and how to cope. Joining this forum was a big part of that. It's where my username comes from. I am Becoming a better version of myself.

What prompted me to understand and managed my Bipolar was the ending of a tough relationship. I had showed some terrible behavior toward her after we broke up...sometimes during the relationship too. I realized I needed to get a grip on my emotions and Bipolar in particular. I had to learn to care about myself. That would keep me from getting into another relationship where I didn't feel cared for but kept fighting for it. Why people enter a relationship with people they aren't entirely interested in is beyond me (that is a different topic though).