I was just diagnosed with bipolar 1 this summer and coming back to college is way harder than I anticipated. The depression I fell into after a huge manic episode has just been taking over me completely. I go to art school and it feels nearly impossible to find the motivation to get my work done. I can’t find any joy in creating anymore and I feel like it’s not possible to focus on my mental health and well being while here at school. Taking a semester off of school sounds awesome but I really don’t want to feel guilty or defeated by my illness. I’m not really sure what to do :(