This was really hard for me to do, but I've done a lot of healing this year so I feel more comfortable to openly discuss this part of my life. For World Mental Health Day, I've made this video to talk about my life's struggle with bipolar II disorder. This video discusses what bipolar II disorder is, what my hypomania was like, dealing with suicide attempts and self harm, and the difficulty I had in finding help. My goal with this video is to help reduce the stigmas surrounding mental health. This video was made especially for the people who know me, and had no idea about my disorder.
As a volunteer for Take This, I was inspired to make this video in solidarity with their mission in reducing the stigmas for mental health. Please check out their website for personal resources and to learn more about their awesome cause.
www.takethis.org/
Thank you for taking the time to read and watch this. If you're in need of help or just need someone to listen, I am always open. If you are someone who knows a person struggling with mental health, or even just stressed out or sad, be open to their needs.
Stay kind to one another, and keep your heart open. You are not alone.