Mental Illness and Personality

I am not my mental illness, no matter what effect it has on my life.

I am not, nor will ever be, defined by Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, Panic Disorder or Agoraphobia.

Of course, they are all reasons why I am the way I am, but they are not the sole reasons.

What people forget when it comes to mental illness is that the person has a personality, as well.

Some people choose to let their mental illness be an excuse for their behaviour, a reason for how they are – but I am not one of those people. 

Mental illness is a part of my life, not my life entirely.