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"Joy is an act of resistance." Toi Derricotte
This phrase is largely used in social justice circles when it comes to dealing with oppressive forces, because an oppressive force wants you to be scared and broken down. Joy is a middle finger in the face of the oppressor. I identify with this, because my bipolar disorder has been trying to kill me for over 30 years now. My mental illness has oppressed my ability to live the kind of life I wanted, to feel healthy emotions, to have things that I would not have lost if not for depression and bipolar disorder. In this episode, I want to share with you part of how I went from suicidally depressed and nihilistic to hopeful and optimistic, if not joyful from time-to-time.
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I am not a mental health professional. I do not have any qualifications or certifications of any kind. I hope that by sharing my experiences, more mentally ill people will be empowered to step into the offices of clinicians to do the hard work that leads to mental wellness, peace, and happiness. Take everything I say with a grain of salt, as all I am is a mental patient with a microphone.
