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Originally Posted by johnf22881
This is embarrassing to admit, but I declared bankruptcy once already. I worked like crazy from 12 to 18 years old and was able to save 140K (I am still shocked I was able to do this). I started an auto performance parts business with the money I saved, it was my childhood dream. I was able to run the business and turn it profitable by the 2nd year, the business lasted a total of 3 years. In the middle of the 3rd year, bipolar disorder reared it's ugly head. I burned through every penny I made and then a lot more, so I had to declare bankruptcy.
I've been thinking about declaring bankruptcy again, but I am convinced that I have to pay all my debts to learn from this. I think I need to suffer and experience the pain this time. My problem, even when on medication, is that I get extreme bouts of mania and end up dismantling my life.
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Kudos to you for taking responsibility and trying to take care of the debts yourself BUT sometimes its one of those things that why suffer if you dont have to.....the non manic John would probably not have burned through all of that money and ran up all of that debt and had all of this stuff happen (I dont know you, going out on a limb here) so if the manic John did it, then its more of your illness that wasnt under control at the time.....so plead mental insanity and file.....you can still learn lessons without having to kick yourself in the a$& everyday for them and it seems that you are learning if you are actively seeking treatment and taking your meds and taking care of yourself. People make mistakes.....and people always deserve another chance..... 
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Diagnosed Bi-Polar II and Awesome in 2011
Currently take 50mg of Topamax, 30mg of Celexa, 100mg Provigil, 2mg of Cyproheptadine, and .5mg of Xanax as needed....
Pour contents in blender, add ice.....enjoy.....
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