The person depressed and/or bipolar, also feels they have lost years of their life.
My brother lost 8 precious years, not of his choosing but of the lack of the meds we have today, more helpful and more is known about these disorders than what was known in the late 50's and early 60's.
Sure there are some who help fuel their illness, but then there are one's that don't but will run into complications once in awhile.
Depression drains it victims as well as those living with the victim,it's an ugly monster.
It's victims become both people,the person with the problem and those living with that person.