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Diagnosis Changed Her Life Onstage
- Taylor Tomlinson describes being diagnosed bipolar II after therapists and doctors reviewed years of behavior and hypomanic episodes.
- Her increased medication stabilized her and changed how she performed and felt on stage.
Diagnosis As Useful Information
- Taylor's psychiatrist reframed diagnosis as useful information that helps you take care of yourself.
- That reframing made Taylor feel relieved and allowed her to pursue effective treatment.
Get On Stage As Much As Possible
- Taylor and Mike emphasize one concrete tip for comedians: just perform a lot to improve.
- Stop letting fear block stage time and accept that failure is part of getting better.