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How Nairobi man beat bipolar, reclaimed his life

A young businessman crippled with disappointment. [Courtesy/GettyImages]

What started as a bout of anxiety followed by an overwhelming shift in worldview and increased brain activity would later be diagnosed as bipolar disorder for Eng Reuben Onunga.

He recalls that in 2017, during a particularly demanding period at work and while exploring political interests, he experienced a severe health breakdown.

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