Hi Caitlin, I watched your video. I am sorry to hear that you have been through such trials at such a young age.
I am glad you have a diagnosis as this is a very positive step. Bipolar is not a fun illness to have at all. My father is Bipolar. Also I have a friend who is as well. It is difficult to diagnose but much more manageable when the doctor's finally get it right and people are started on treatment. It is trial and error in regards to treatment at first for some but one can live a normal and fulfilling life.
I'm not interested in a medicated way to manage my emotions, I don't like medicine for depression either cause it makes me feel weird, but I'm doing better
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