61-Year Old Man Finds Support and Encouragement After Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis
Mr. Tom Doucette had suffered from bipolar disorder most of his life but didn’t know it. When his hallucinations about his dead mother became severe, Tom went to see his doctor and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 56.
Tom considered the day that he received his diagnosis the day he “was born.” He found acceptance, support, and encouragement from his wife and a friend he had met through a community crisis center. Dean Shalhoup described Tom’s story in the Nashua Telegraph, which you may find here.
Tom founded the Nashua chapter of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, a support group. The group is open to all mental conditions and meets weekly.
I really liked this story about Tom because it shows that you can make a difference at any age - and you can start living at any age!
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