Demons, dark thoughts, the devil . . .
Some pieces of bipolar are easier to explain than others. The moodiness, for example, is a symptom that doesn't require details. On the other hand, it's difficult to find the right words for the demons or the devil or the darkness. They are generic in nature and vary by person. In fact, the terminology isn't universal either.
Demons might be a harsh word, but the anger that fills my head is harsh too. Dark thoughts can be simply as they seem, or they can be worse, with topics such as suicide, drugs, and alcohol.
Hearing someone say they have a bipolar diagnosis isn't rare. Sadly, too many people struggle with the disorder. Their description of the "dark" side might be simpler . . . or more complicated. That really doesn't matter. All that's important is that the person finds the help they need. Bipolar isn't all demons and darkness. You just have to focus on the good.
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