Owning our own story and interpretation of what happened

Diagnosis is medically helpful but limits the core of who we are

Grieving the loss of my former self

A light hearted approach

Not taking the diagnosis to heart

I knew myself for 28 years before doctors said they knew more about me than me

From raw vegan to 50 lbs up in two months

I kind of like playing the role of crazy person

There's meaning in mental illness

A miracle in the psych ward - from desperation to inspiration - thanks to a visitor

Symptoms versus inner meaning and subjectivity

Stories in mania and psychosis not to be feared as pathological

Diagnosis is helpful to access meds, programs and resources

Scientifically valid versus feeling validated

Special messages

Being happy for no reason is infinite reasons and infinite possibilities

What matters is having open conversation about some of these experiences

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