Embrace What’s Weird About You: The Power of Self-Love

Learn to love what makes you different.

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Hi there!

I often see posts on social media where people talk about how bipolar disorder makes them feel like a freak or a mutant. 

I get it. 

When you know your mind works differently than people without a mental illness, it’s easy to believe the worst about yourself.

Yet, one thing I’ve learned is being different is not necessarily a bad thing. I’m a proud sci-fi geek, a numbers nerd, and a writer, which if you know any writers, we’re all a little off. 

And that’s okay.

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“What makes you different or weird, that’s your strength.”

- Meryl Streep

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Scott Ninneman publishes two newsletters each week. The Sunday All Things Bipolar Newsletter (off Substack) 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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Accept your strength

The parts of you that make you feel weird can be your strength. 

Your uniqueness is what allows you to see the world in a fresh way and find solutions to problems others can’t. It’s the ultimate out-of-the-box thinking. When you learn to love all the aspects of yourself, even the parts you think are flaws, that’s when you start living an empowered life.