I told my high school principal that I would kill myself if she suspended me. I went to a psych in my 20's that told me I needed to sleep and go to church. I took sleeping pills and yes, I felt better after a few weeks...that is until the new cycle started.
When I turned 30 I got tired again. I would do stupid things then realize what I'd done and spiral into guilt and depression. I was so over it. Thank goodness I found a doctor who diagnosed me correctly.

I was diagnosed as Bipolar II

I still struggle, in fact I just had a mixed episode. I'm still recovering. But at least I'm aware of it and I can take care of it early on instead of spiraling our of control.