In this episode of I’m Living Proof: A Letter to My Young Self, we hear from Lauren, a DBSA Young Adult Council member. She describes her first experience with hypomania, the intensity of feelings it brought, and its impact on her relationships. She also discusses her experiences with establishing treatment and difficulties with insurance, challenges she was ultimately able to navigate. Lauren’s letter reminds us that you can learn to live successfully with bipolar and not be defined by it.

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