People put people thru things. I feel guilty over stuff I've intentionally put people thru, when I wanted to make a (stupid) point or something, my little mean manipulative ego trips that I'm ashamed now to admit to. When I'd manage a 104-degree temp so I could stay home from school.

The bipolar things, tho--any of the things that happened before I even knew what my problem was? No, I don't feel guilty about that. The depression, asthma, temper, very low blood pressure--the things that caused continuing problems throughout my life--those things I did my best with. I did all I could to not be a problem for my mom, who already had her hands full with my dad who suffered from myasthenia Gravis. I was still a handful, but I don't feel guilt over it.