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[Bayard]

9. Life-long bipolar here

I definitely think its genetic. My dad and both sisters suffered from depression. I lost my older brother and an uncle to suicide. I went that route once under extreme stress (bipolars don't handle that well at all), and spent a week in intensive care in the hospital. Not fun.

Meds saved my life. Although major stress can still, "override" them at times. I occasionally think with longing of the manic days as the Energizer Bunny--I got so much done! But I don't miss the depression side--hardly able to speak or move for days at a time.