As someone who has experienced a mental health condition, I have learned the importance of developing a proactive attitude towards one’s illness. Often, individuals dealing with mental health issues tend to avoid confronting their problems in an attempt to avoid societal stigma. This avoidance can lead to further complications as they fear acknowledging the challenges that come with their conditions. In this article, I aim to explain to fellow sufferers how I took control of my life while living with

Arguably, there is no laboratory test applicable to determine whether one is Bipolar or not. The diagnosis is primarily based on individual historical background with unclear mechanisms for each level. For my case, after being deeply engrossed in the management, coping strategies and diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder, I hereby ink down my history, which could be possibly linked to my condition. This is particularly to help in self-diagnosing, which has been a real deal in managing my condition. For the

As a first-degree bipolar youth and a mental health enthusiast, I come open to the public as a victim of the illness for purpose of creating awareness and helping vulnerable people to manage and curb the condition respectively.