I have a lot of trouble with this statement too, lacerta. Happiness is subjective, for sure, but I don't know how I've been happier, in the long term, by suffering 40 years of hypomanic episodes which cost me my marriage, career, business, and even my home. I think she's way off base with this-- exhibiting a real misunderstanding of what bipolar disorder is.
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Dx Bipolar II 2014 -- currently in remission
Stay calm, be kind, have hope, love lots, and be well.
"Listen to the deep voice of your soul. Do not be distracted by the voice of your mind." -- Caitlin Matthews[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE]
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