I've only been diagnosed a couple years, since my husband and then doctor sent me to a pdoc. I just thought everybody should know what I'm thinking and how I feel. I didn't think I was any more emotional or immature than anyone else. I have a 17 year old, and I'm pretty positive she is bp & bpd, just like me. My middle daughter (12) hasn't shown any symptoms, so fingers crossed. My other daughter is 4. If I had known, I probably would have thought longer about it.