Wow, I am myself... so much wisdom from such a young one. Thank you for sharing your experience and learning along the way. I agree that acceptance is a key component no matter what. And welcome to PC.

Thank you and welcome to you too Froggy. I can relate to your experiences with Demerol and Valium. And over the counter sleep meds are not a good idea with Bi Polar. I was warned against them but didn't realize why until I tried them in a desperate attempt to get some sleep a few years back. EEKS!