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I’ve often felt self-hatred in bipolar disorder. It can feel like living with an enemy inside your own head. Many people with bipolar disorder have this enemy. And while self-hatred isn’t a symptom of bipolar disorder, it sure seems to have something to do with it. It’s just another way our brains turn on us and try to beat us up. Often, self-hatred isn’t experienced as an occasional bad day; it’s experienced as a relentless voice that whispers, “You’re not enough.” I’ve lived with bipolar disorder for over 25 years, and I know what it’s like to wake up every morning already disappointed in yourself. But here’s the truth: self-hatred in bipolar disorder is common, and it’s not a reflection of who you…