He lakerfan, I agree with all the others in what they have said..
you had said that your Disorder may have been passed down from your father, and that 2 of 3 of your older siblings have biplor???? Have they been to see a doctor to be treated for that disorder???
Seeking advice from a doctor would be your best advice. And feel free to look around, and chit chat with other members and see if the Deperssion fourm will help you to understand if you are deperssed...
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take time to heal thyself before trying to help others, or you will never get better