My Bipolar Journey

After 6 months of languishing, I had to make a move. So I did, literally. I rented a condo and moved after the 6 months was over. That, coupled with the anti depressants lifted my spirits; I wasn’t back to my old self, but some forward progress was being made. My biggest challenge was what to do with my life. As I have no hobbies, it was difficult to get through the day. So I tried 3 things and failed 3 times. First, I took over the sales operation of a radio station. But the owner would only pay commission and it’s virtually impossible to hire new salespeople on straight commission. Second, I tried to form a mental health support group. It was promoted on social media and only 2 people showed up at the first meeting. The second had only one person and it became obvious it wasn’t going to work. Third, I decided to launch a small sales and marketing consultancy. There were 5 – 6 prospects, people that I knew, and I couldn’t close one. So I had to give up. There is a blog about giving up on my bipolar journey.

And then, when you least expect it, things started to happen. I don’t have any hobbies, but I love being on the radio and I also love music. And of course, helping others. So I focused in that direction. My first score was getting an on air shift in a small town just outside of Montreal playing soft seventies on the weekend. And I am now in talks with another radio station for an on air shift. Both stations are interested in talking to me about sales as well. Second, I volunteered my marketing knowledge to help a non-profit organization. And third, this blog has been cathartic and will eventually become my book on bipolar disorder. Hopefully, the book will help others who are going through the same thing. Finally, something to do that I enjoy.