Well, cocoabeans, maybe you're right, although research indicates that bipolar folks
are 20% more likely to be gifted in artistic fields than a random selection of people.

When you think that the average educational level of people used to be about 8th grade, it's nice to think that one may have some talent.

Sure, they're plenty of people who do not have talent in artistic fields, but everyone has a talent of some kind--hopefully.

I think it's rather nice to think that bipolar folks are somewhat more likely than others to have a talent that the world appreciates.

The intellect is another thing altogether; bipolar illness is a mood disorder. For genius, it takes more than a mood disorder to create!!

Hey, give us credit for knowing what we have and how to manage it; most of the
world of bipolar folks never seek help for their illness. They are the ones who really struggle, in my view. Give yourself a pat on the back for being alert and smart about how to care for yourself.

If you're amazed about caffeine risks, go to DoctorYourself.com and look down the
left column for "caffeine allergy". Read what Ruth Whalen has to say about it. She
has given me permission to quote from her works, but you can read the whole thing
for yourself and find it amazing.

As for the food thing, all medications are digested as acidic. It's best to keep the body fluids in a slightly more alkaline state for good health. It's worth your time to
do some research on that if you're serious about wanting any kind of improvement
in mood.

Genetic