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The relief of diagnosis: Finding stability in the face of trauma

The relief of diagnosis: Finding stability in the face of trauma

by Benjamin Foster | May 22, 2026 | Mental Health, Real Voices

Photo credit: Benjamin Foster Wes was 30 when he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Following a traumatic psychotic episode, the experience brought about a sense of clarity. “I was in a long cycle where I would take antidepressants, which if you have bipolar can...

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