- Ordinary World: Kris experienced a moderate to severe depression for two years with each doctor tell her that there was nothing they could do because she was treatment resistant.seeking a path to wellness.
- Call to Adventure: Kris feels compelled to find answers, visiting doctor after doctor in hopes of relief. This search represents the initial step toward a better understanding of her mental health.
- Refusal of the Call (Optional Stage): Kris may have moments of doubt or discouragement after each misdiagnosis, wondering if relief is even possible. This internal conflict is part of Kris’s struggle to keep going despite setbacks.
- Meeting the Mentor: Kris eventually meets a doctor who sees the full picture, recognizing that Kris is not suffering from treatment-resistant depression but rather from bipolar disorder. This doctor becomes a mentor figure, offering insight, guidance, and the correct diagnosis.
- Crossing the Threshold: With a new diagnosis and a prescription for the right medication, Kris steps into a new reality. The shift brings hope and a clearer path forward, transforming Kris’s understanding of their mental health.
- Trials, Allies, and Enemies: Kris faces the challenges of adapting to this diagnosis, taking medication, working a job, and attending regular counseling and doctor appointments. Each step builds resilience as Kris learns to balance life with bipolar disorder, navigating daily trials.
- Approach to the Inmost Cave: As Kris continues the treatment journey, she starts confronting deeper issues, understanding the impact of the past misdiagnoses, and accepting the bipolar diagnosis as part of who they are.
- Ordeal: Kris’s ongoing commitment to therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes represent7.s a test of dedication. Kris’s strength is put to the test, facing the demands of treatment and the realities of living with a complex mental health condition.
- Reward (Seizing the Sword): Kris begins to see positive results—sleep improves, the job is manageable, and mental stability returns. Kris finds a sense of hope and control over their life, feeling the benefits of the right treatment and support.
- The Road Back: Kris builds consistency in self-care, continuing to attend doctor visits and therapy sessions. This road back to stability is an ongoing journey, but Kris is equipped with new tools and a stronger sense of self.
- Resurrection: Kris fully embraces the transformation, trusting in the healing process, and overcoming lingering fears or doubts. This renewal represents Kris’s ability to live well with bipolar disorder, embodying resilience and self-acceptance.
- Return with the Elixir: Kris returns with valuable insight and stability—working, sleeping well, and equipped with an effective support system. Kris may even feel inspired to help others facing similar challenges, sharing their journey as a message of hope and persistence.
