Ironically for me my bi-polar aided me in being very intelligent as a younger man. I was a math whiz and had amazing recall of facts and tidbits.

Around 36 years old I had a nervous breakdown and I cannot remember for crap and I do not recall even simple algebra.

I was also very creative and a gifted musician. Now my motor functions are messed up and I am just okay at guitar and I do not write as prolific and imaginative as I once did!

GO figure....................