I am referring to the relief at having finally had a diagnosis after so many years of inappropriate, inconsiderate, wild, reckless and overall manic behaviour. This is particularly important for family members who simply do not know what the hell is going on and cannot possibly understand it. Depression is well known and understood. BiPolar not so…
I also know that it was a great relief to my Mum who mistakenly had thought that she had somehow failed in her parenting. I cannot praise my Mum enough. She has always been my greatest fan and still is to this day. She supports me 100% in every area of my life and I love her very much.