So how would I describe having Bipolar 1? I can’t speak for anyone but myself, and while there are some hidden gems I’d be lying if I didn’t tell the honest, brutal parts about it. Sanitizing the truth would be a disservice. So, I’ll start with some frustrations. If I had to describe the most frustrating parts about having Bipolar 1, it would be the proneness to self-destruction. Being bipolar can mean that I am my own biggest enemy.