Saba Malik 3 February 2012 Heart Like Heaven 2 Comments Print This Post  Email This Post

 

A lot of Muslims I meet who have bipolar don’t want anyone to know. I can understand their concerns.

They don’t want the label of a crazy person. They don’t want to be stigmatized. Or maybe they’re afraid that they’ll lose their jobs and their friends. Or maybe there is a whole array of reasons that I’m just oblivious to.

I know it can be tough to come “out of the closet.” I did it.

But the rewards have been great.

Firstly, I feel confident to have bipolar now. I can call myself crazy and feel good about it.

Secondly, so many people now turn to me for help because I’ve gone public with my craziness. That means a greater chance for me to gain rewards.

Thirdly, I’m a happier person. The conflict between Saba and bipolar has subsided.

So I encourage you to embrace your crazy side. It feels really good.

And when you think you’re ready to go public, go for it.

Going public may not be for everybody.

But if you find that telling others about your mental illness will help you progress, it’s worth a shot.

Then you can sing “I’m crazy and I know it”