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Bipolar Disorder with Anastasia McLean

The Neurodivergent Woman

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Embracing the Bipolar Diagnosis

The chapter follows the speaker's tumultuous journey from childhood struggles with anxiety and misdiagnoses of anxiety and depression to finally embracing a correct diagnosis of bipolar disorder. It explores the relief and self-understanding that came with the diagnosis, leading to significant life changes and destigmatization of the condition. The speaker reflects on the initial fear and secrecy surrounding the diagnosis, eventually shifting to acceptance and empowerment in embracing bipolar disorder as part of their identity.

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