For years Glenna Gill was misdiagnosed and struggled with impulsivity and chaotic behavior as a result. When she was finally diagnosed with bipolar disorder, it felt like she'd been given the gift of a brand new life, because she now had the tools to be vigilant against her illness and the ability to pause and think clearly before making a move.
The author of this guest post was diagnosed with clinical depression, but when the anti-depressants forced her into mania, she realized that she had been misdiagnosed and mistreated. She has since got an accurate diagnosis of Bipolar I and is able to work with a therapist to stay stable.