Hi, I'm Lechuck :)

I've been dipping my toes into the forums the past few days and really enjoying it. I thought I'd post a little about myself for anyone who wants some background.

I'm LeChuck, I have bipolar 2 and it's been a hard road. I was diagnosed at 17 and haven't been stable for more than 18 months in the last ten years. I think that's a pretty common story and a lot of you can probably relate to it. It's hard to build a life when your world is razed to the ground by mental illness on a regular basis. But that's what I'm doing anyway. I'm studying for my dream career, have managed to find a wonderful partner, and some amazing friends. Bipolar life is absolute turds but it can be ok. You just have to try and build a little more than you lose each time. 2 steps forwards, and then only one back. Anyway, that's me in an optimistic moment. Glad this opportunity exists to connect with others who have mental health struggles, it's been gr8 so far 😄