Welcome

Welcome to my blog!  I wanted a place to discuss different ideas on mental illness as I myself have one, and also a place to sort of document my life.  I was diagnosed in September of 2013 with Bipolar Disorder.  It actually wasn't a shock at first, it really fully explained the things I've been experiencing for years.  I felt relieved that there's a name for this chaos and I'm not alone in dealing with this.  I realize it's a label but it's a label to help me get the right treatment so I can hopefully be successful in my life.  I hope some of my posts prove insightful to anyone needing to learn coping strategies or learn more about the disorder for yourself or for a friend or family member.  I highly recommend the website Psych Central for support on all kinds of mental health issues:  Psych Central Forums