Fifth Solomon humingi ng tawad, nasuring bipolar

MATABIL
ni John Fontanilla

HUMINGI ng tawad si Fifth Solomon sa mga taong nasaktan niya na aniya ay hindi niya intensiyon o sinasadya, dahil na rin sa kanyang bipolar disorder na noong isang araw lang niya nalaman mula sa kanyang doctor.

Hindi niya ito ipinost para humingi ng simparya sa mga tao, bagkus ay para magbigay kaalaman.

Matapang din nitong ibinahagi ang kanyang pinagdaraanan pero sa tulong ng kanyang doctor ay unti-unting nagiging okey si Fifth.

Post ni Fift sa kanyang Facebook, “Yesterday, my doctor officially diagnosed me with bipolar disorder.

“Honestly, I kinda had a feeling for a while now. I’ve been battling depression and anxiety since 2021, but this past year hit different: super moody, always overwhelmed, snapping under pressure, jumping from one thing to another, overthinking even while talking to someone, forgetting what I was about to say, shaking my legs non-stop, shopping impulsively, being too energetic then suddenly hopeless, and drowning in emotions I couldn’t even explain.

“I also noticed I went through phases of heightened urges or risky behaviors—emotionally, physically, even sexually. I didn’t understand it before, but I’ve learned that those can also be symptoms of bipolar disorder. Add to that my constant restlessness, fast-talking, sudden boosts of confidence followed by deep crashes. It was a rollercoaster I couldn’t name until now.

“Finally putting a name to what I’ve been going through feels like a huge weight off my chest. I started my medication, and for the first time in a long time… I feel like me again. I feel calm. I feel present. I feel in control.

“To the people I may have hurt or confused along the way, I’m truly sorry. It was never my intention. I was struggling, and now I’m doing the work to be better. For myself. For my friends. For my team. For my family.

“I’m sharing this experience not for sympathy, but to raise awareness. Mental health and mental illnesses are real and serious. Just because someone looks okay on the outside doesn’t mean they aren’t fighting battles we don’t see. There are so many people out there just trying to survive and feel normal. That’s why we need to take mental health seriously—not just when it’s trending, but every day.

“I want others who are silently going through something to know: you’re not alone. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Mental health is health. And just because you’re struggling doesn’t mean you’re weak or incapable.

“I’m still me. I still have big dreams. I’m still a leader. And now, I’m getting the help I deserve, because I deserve to feel better. We all do,” mahabang paliwanag ni direk Fifth.