Thanks for the info Farmergirl. I will definitely file this away in my head for further pondering. I actually believe that BiPolar develops with those individuals who are prone to it because of their environment while growing up. My "primitive theory" is that the environment was such that it caused this dysregulation in emotions. Continuing further with this theory is that this dysregulation can come under control with self understanding and a good therapist who feels that it can be worked through. We are just at the beginning of understanding psychology I think. I have an MSW and spent years listening to mental health professionals not really understanding what is really going on with their clients (but there are good therapists out there!). I then come to these internet boards and learn from the clients perspective and it blows me away how much disconnect there is between the clinicians and the clients. The info is there if anyone just wants to listen and work at understanding. I guess I need to spend some time on the BP board trying to learn and understand.......