In this episode of The Inner D, I talk about something I’ve hinted at in past conversations but never directly named: living with bipolar disorder. For a long time, I didn’t have language for the emotional highs, the quiet lows, the isolation, and the overthinking that shaped how I experienced the world. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized it isn’t just something I “have.” It’s something that has influenced how I connect with people, how I retreat when things feel overwhelming, and how deeply I experience emotions.

I share what bipolar disorder actually looks like in my day to day life, beyond the stereotypes people often imagine. Sometimes the highs feel like clarity and creativity. Other times the lows are quieter, less dramatic and more like a heavy fog where everything takes more effort. I also talk about how anxiety and social anxiety layer into that experience, especially when it comes to relationships, overthinking conversations, and anticipating rejection before anything has even happened.

This episode is an honest reflection on isolation, emotional intensity, and learning the difference between functioning and actually being okay. More than anything, it’s about the process of naming what you’re going through and trying to find steadiness between the highs and the lows.