I’m no fan of labels or mental health diagnosis’, but many people seem to be preoccupied with pigeonholing complex illnesses. I’ve had all sorts of labels placed on me over the years by various doctors and physicians, but if you must know I have confirmed with my doctors that my current diagnosis (as of November 2025) is Bipolar Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and severe Sleep Apnea.
My most recent diagnosis is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The symptoms started after a series of violent crimes over 10 years ago. I’ve been through the court system more than once, not as a perpetrator as most would believe, but as a victim.
I also have been diagnosed with sleep apnea after a sleep study. This illness causes people to wake up repeatedly in the middle of the night sometimes hundreds of times. In severe cases this can cause a lack of REM sleep and can create all sorts of mental health difficulties that include psychotic symptoms.
Lastly I have also been diagnosed as having Bipolar Disorder. Though I only recall being Manic a couple times in my life, this apparently is enough to have been labeled as such.
Again, I truly despise labels, but it is easy to see how one might confuse the delusions and hallucinations of one illness with those of others.
The most important thing is that you are getting the right treatments so you can live a long, healthy, happy life.