It’s frequently talked about how great mania is. And as someone who has bipolar disorder, I’ll admit that sometimes it is. The euphoria, the loss of anxiety, the unstoppable feeling I get — it’s all really, really great.
Until it’s not. Most recently, I graduated and started my first “big girl” job with a real salary. While I know it might not make sense to some, this triggered me into a manic episode.
See, I’m not good with change, so I was expecting to struggle, but I found myself thriving. My boss was impressed by me, I was now a manager of four employees, and all of the company’s work culture exceeded my expectations.
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