For someone who has bipolar disorder, I’m what most people would call extremely “high-functioning.” The past year, I’ve worked full-time, went to school full-time, ran a side business in my spare time and took care of my household responsibilities while participating in my marriage.
It was a lot, but I thrived in my routine. Needless to say, most people would never guess I was on the verge of disability four years ago due to my illness, but I was.
However, now since I present as someone who’s entirely neurotypical, it can be really hard for me to admit that I’m not — that I actually struggle quite a bit.
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