A very trying and disturbing year of my life.
In my hand written journal, prior to my blog, I started writing about what I remembered from that year I was diagnosed bipolar. There is a lot I don't remember; it's a huge blur, but when I do remember something I try to write it down.
It started in February when I joined the Air Force. It all went downhill after that. I am going to transcribe what I have written so far in my journal, which will hopefully allow me to recall more of what happened that unsettling year.
It is generally believed that many of those with bipolar disorder also struggle with alcoholism or substance abuse. Researchers, as well as many of those caught in the cycle of addiction, believe the use of these substances is an attempt to alleviate symptoms or to "self-medicate."
