I think they do have an easier time. I can't imagine what my life would be like if I hadn't had so many extreme states. I think life would be a lot simpler, but I would have also missed out on some pretty intense and beautiful experiences, so it's a trade off.

It would be nice to not be so sensitive sometimes though, small things cause me anxiety. . But on the other hand, I think my sensitivity makes me more compassionate, which is a quality I like. I don't think I would even be the same person without all of these moods, because it's been with me for so long. It feels like I'm transparent sometimes, like people can tell how ****ed up I feel, even though in reality I know that it doesn't show and no one is paying that much attention.

I don't really have any idea what it would be like to just feel normal. So much of my mental energy is spent on trying to stay well. I would have so much more time. And I would have done so many more things. But I'm trying not to be bitter about it. It's just life, and life is hard for everyone, in different ways.But I do think bipolar makes it that much harder.