My name is Catherine.
And I'm bipolar.
Years ago I would have never shared that.
Perhaps Carrie Fisher passing has made me brave,
....or perhaps more honest!
I got diagnosed two years ago.
I take medication to manage it.
It's not the solution to what ails me.....
....but it really, really helps.
I still get up at between 1-2am and run.
I still miss making the insomnia and mania go away with red wine + sleep.....
But all the stuff I've mentioned above doesn't matter:
Do you know what does?
Shitty 'labels' whether they be about mental or physical illness do NOT define you.
My name is Catherine & I give a sh*t. I care.
....because I've been alone + I've been there.
C
Xo
