Yes, I really liked the ups, but the downs were too much (overdoses, etc.) My mother was from N.Z., was a war bride, but she had bp, too, & couldn't be helped. They tried ECT, drugs, therapy, etc, , but she was in & out of mental institutions & ran off to N.Z. when she learned my father was going to have her involuntarily committed. She stayed there a year. My grandmother knew she was in bad shape & tried to protect her, but she suddenly flew home (U.S. San Francisco), I saw her for about 5 min. & knew she was too "crazy" to be with. That's the last I saw of her. She killed herself 3 days later.

If she had had the meds available today, I believe she could have had a happy & productive life.

I'm thankful for the meds I'm on for bp 1.

Hope you do well in your quest for the best quality of life.--Suzy