Stability with Bipolar Disorder
I’ve been lurking here for a while, but I wanted to ask something a little different.
I have bipolar I. I had a manic episode about 8 years ago, found the right treatment, and I’ve been stable ever since.
Today I have a career as a software engineer, a wife, two daughters, a home, and a life that honestly feels pretty ordinary in the best possible way. I still take my medication and see my therapist, and I know stability isn’t something to take for granted.
Sometimes, though, I feel strangely alone. Most of the stories I see (understandably) are from people who are currently struggling or in crisis. Those voices are important. But I find myself wondering:
Where are the people who’ve been stable for years? The ones with careers, families, hobbies. the people living with bipolar without it dominating every day of their lives.
I know survivorship bias is real, and people who are doing well probably aren’t posting as often. Still, I’d love to hear from you if this sounds like your experience.
How long have you been stable? What does your life look like now and what helped you get there?
I think I’m just looking to feel a little less alone