Why Am I Bipolar?

Reflecting on the possible origins of my mood disorder.

Photo by Jakub Gorajek on Unsplash

I was always mercurial, moody and fickle. I came by this naturally, witnessing the mood shifts of members of my family, trying to cope with a world that seemed so intense I wanted to hide sometimes.

Perhaps, part of my mood disorder is the result of nature. My family tree is full of tangled branches. My DNA is…