I was diagnosed late in life. I have been successful through life and accept the diagnosis. My mom coming from Italy was probably manic and my father was depressive. I'm a Vietnam Vet with a bachelor's degree. I have the experience of dealing with this disease for years. I have the best doctors, but the biggest mistake they make is labeling and medicating trying to heal person. My bipolar is part of my person. If you take it all away you taking my spiritual being away . We are all different for we live in this shell of body that eventually will pass on. Treat the spirit of yourself live, love, cry be happy and sad it's normal. God gave us emotion's and He will help us through our hardest times. I'm a survivor and let me smell the flowers. I have so much to contribute, but I.m stopping for now. Stay Healthy you have control.

Yes. I'm open and honest individual. I believe in the truth and it will set you free. Later. Tom