Originally published on my Instagram
Bipolar disorder has been that monkey on my back for a long time. It’s probably me some unexplainable highs but at the cost of lows I would never wish upon anyone. I still struggle. In fact, I’ve probably struggled reselling more than in my entire life. But I refuse to be bipolar disorder’s punching bag. Sometimes I lose the ball to fight, but I never stay down permanently. I will keep fighting through the highs and lows. I am strong because I know underneath it all, I am as perfect and imperfect as anyone else. Mental illness is a part of me, but it is not me. And to be honest, while it’s taking a lot for me, it’s also given me a lot. I think it’s played apart in shaping my personality, which may be imperfect, but it’s the only one I know, and I love it dearly. It’s giving me the chance to be open and vulnerable and share my story, to impact people in the way I never thought possible. Most of all, it taught me to fight in a way that I never knew I could. So I’m embraced bipolar disorder like a boxer who fights the hell out of his opponent, but embraces them at the end because the challenge and the competition brought out the best in him. Thanks bipolar disorder. I will sincerely be grateful forever. Now, how about we go another round? And no taking it easy, because I certainly won’t.
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