NNAS: Episode 5 (Nabila)

Aflevering 5: Nabila

The 5th and final guest of the first season of NNAS is Nabila (Nabila’s pronounce is she/they and I use their non-binary pronounce). They are a second year Fine Art student at the Royal Academy of Arts in The Hague and are diagnosed with bipolar disorder type 2 (with psychotic features) and borderline personality disorder. We talked about the concept of nationality, gender diversity and Nabila’s constant research to their own identity. Nabila explains how they face the emotional mood swings and how they are coping with a depression and hypomanic phases. The strength you gain of talking with your close relatives and loved ones, but why diversity in voices is vitale for your emotional and mental well being. Especially during a lock down.

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes ext ...