I was diagnosed 10 years ago aged 25 after suffering severe depression since mainly 2009. GP was brilliant got the ball rolling in under 1 year I had the diagnosis of Bipolar 1

Nope not accepted it at all. The day I was told I asked for a 2nd opinion. He is wrong was wrong. But hey ho 10 years later still in denial. Still resenting it. Still self sabotaging it.

Bipolar is a curse. Its ruined me. I hate it. I'm so angry. Currently really angry.

I lost my job, my flat, my independence, my dignity, I lots friends, I lost respect. I applied for jobs got the jobs them offers retracted after a week.... discrimination is everywhere

I have gained some independence back, my own wee flat, a kinda life. I have involvement from the local mental health services. I'm trying to get the world to change its view on mental illness. I've volunteered. I've made some good connections.

I AM STILL A FIGHTER, FIGHTING EVERY DAY TO NOT HAVE A LABEL. I'M NOT BIPOLAR, I DON'T HAVE BIPOLAR, I HAVE A CONDITION THAT AFFECTS MY MOODS ETC.