Guest writer Lily™ writes that the only difference between a heterosexual and a bisexual person with bipolar disorder is that the bisexual lives with an additional label. Combine the two - "bisexual" and "mentally ill" - and difficulties, complications and stigma attached to these labels are intensified.
Bipolar and Bisexual: Living with Labels.
Bipolar and Bisexual: Living with Labels.
I am both Bipolar and Bisexual and have not had any problems with being labeled. I am not ashamed of my sexuality and am open to others about it.
I can understand her concerns. I’m outspoken about being bipolar, but my sexual orientation falls under the “alternative” column, and my family barely deals with the bipolar well.