Bipolar Disorder and the Importance of Accepting Help

What Tamara learned about receiving help.

A friend reaching out their hand to help. |

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I handed her a tissue when her tears broke free from her eyes and started to stream down her face. 

In silence, I listened to her story of the internal agony she was fighting. My own heart ached for her, but I knew it wasn’t the time for words.

What she needed in the moment was a listening ear, someone to hear her story and make her feel seen.

What I didn’t know then was it was the first time she had opened up to anyone about the chaos in her mind or the hurt in her heart. 

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"We know you're strong, but accepting help is its own kind of strength."

- Kiera Cass

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Scott Ninneman publishes two newsletters each week. The Sunday All Things Bipolar Newsletter features the newest content about bipolar life. The Speaking Bipolar Positivity Club Newsletter shares inspirational stories three times a week to help you maintain a positive mindset.

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Accepting Help

Tamara was strong, an independent woman ready to stand toe-to-toe with anyone. And I do mean anyone. Admitting weakness was her greatest fear, yet telling me led to her greatest strength.

Accepting help with your bipolar disorder is hard.