Bipolar Diagnosis and Its Impact on My Identity

Receiving a bipolar diagnosis is life-changing - not only for your life, but also for how you understand yourself. Who are you before and after? At this event, three people share their personal stories about how the diagnosis has shaped the way they see themselves.

Marie (39, bipolar type 2 since age 33) talks about grief as a constant companion throughout the diagnostic process - what it means and why it's there. Jørgen reflects on receiving a diagnosis at 62, in the context of a whole life, including experiences with hospitalization. Sanne (51, diagnosed in 2007, living with bipolar in remission today) discusses thoughts and feelings before and after diagnosis, prejudice, adaptation, how to recover after an episode, and the importance of loved ones - she founded the Facebook group "My Life With - Bipolar" 15 years ago.

Programme:
17:00-17:30 Arrival, food and socializing
17:30-17:40 Introduction to MitLivMed® and the evening's programme
17:40-18:00 Marie
18:00-18:20 Jørgen
18:20-18:40 Break
18:40-19:00 Sanne
19:00-19:30 Panel with Sanne and Jørgen
19:30-20:00 Socializing and closing remarks

Practical information:

The ticket is symbolic in price and covers food, drinks and the event itself. Family members and loved ones are welcome. When registering, you choose between pulled-pork burger or vegetarian burger - food registration closes Friday, September 10 at 9 a.m. If you register after that time, food will not be provided on the day. For allergies: contact@mitlivmed.dk.

There is no parking at Banegaarden, but you can park for a fee at Cph Village, Otto Busses Vej 101, 2450 Copenhagen. Name badges are provided as lanyards.