I was diagnosed with Bipolar and was filled with a combination of despair, grief, and fear. My manic periods go very high and when I am there, I truly feel lonely and not understood. It led to several institutionalizations, and that made it very difficult for me to keep work and relationships. See how a boss made me feel heard and accepted me fully with my diagnosis. Learn how I today appreciate my diagnosis and how I use feelings to write songs and do inspirational speaking.