While I am not really currently medicated- I do take xanax on a prn basis- I do still deal with a lot of the effects listed. I think some come with the disorder itself and some are just my own personal bad genes.
- you can fall asleep and stay asleep throughout the night on your own, unassisted
I have always had sleep issues. Once when I was a child I went 30 straight days without closing my eyes! It takes me over an hour to get to sleep on a GOOD night and I never sleep more than 3 hrs without waking and having to get back to sleep.
- your skin is clear without creams and facewashes - by itself
I have pretty serious acne issues even tho I am 44. To make matters worse, I am allergic to benzoyl perioxide (clearasil). I have read that acne can have stress-related origins, so I believe it is related to being bipolar.
My hands shake, constantly! I even remember ppl asking me about it as far back as high school.