Michael's Story
“From the age of 14 I was treated by doctors for anxiety and depression, had years of alcoholism to dull the pain of my head. Been sober now for 22 years, and since being sober my mental health has gotten worse. However, the doctors still said it was anxiety and depression, even though nothing worked.
Now I’m aged 48, and I was diagnosed with bipolar 2 in October, so still navigating medication and learning each day what my diagnosis means. The NHS aren’t in a position to help give us what we need. I was diagnosed and given medication and off I went. I’m learning day by day and struggling badly at times; however I do now have a Bipolar Scotland peer support worker who can guide me on this journey.”
