--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: You have a choice when you are bipolar…" description: "\"You have a choice when you are bipolar (everybody does)... either blame the world and scream out how messed up your life is because you're not normal o..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/73b/cori-morton-24317_bipolar_you-have-a-choice-when-you-are-bipolar-e_2367215.jpg" --- # You have a choice when you are bipolar (everybody does)… ![“You have a choice when you are bipolar (everybody does)... either blame the world and scream out how messed up your life is because you're not normal or you can realize that you just have a disorder and that can't stop you from being who you are, what you want to be, or how you live. Nothing can…” quote by Cori Morton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/73b/cori-morton-24317_bipolar_you-have-a-choice-when-you-are-bipolar-e_2367215.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/73b/cori-morton-24317_bipolar_you-have-a-choice-when-you-are-bipolar-e_2367215.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/73b/cori-morton-24317_bipolar_you-have-a-choice-when-you-are-bipolar-e_2367215.jpg) > “You have a choice when you are bipolar (everybody does)... either blame the world and scream out how messed up your life is because you're not normal or you can realize that you just have a disorder and that can't stop you from being who you are, what you want to be, or how you live. Nothing can stop you from living the life you want except for you.” [Cori Morton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/cori-morton/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker emphasizes personal responsibility and empowerment in managing bipolar disorder, urging acceptance of the condition while pursuing one's goals. **In simple terms:** Accept your disorder but don’t let it limit you. Key Takeaway Own your diagnosis and pursue your aspirations. Themes mental health empowerment self‑acceptance Mood motivational supportive Type inspirational practical When to use this quote - seeking therapy - setting personal goals - building support networks - educating others - self‑advocacy Key Concepts bipolar disorder agency resilience Questions to Reflect On - What steps can you take to balance acceptance and action? - How do you protect yourself from self‑blame? 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