I was once told by my doctor that if I had not been in an incredibly stressful situation that pushed me over the edge, I might not have ever had bipolar issues that needed treatment. But the strain of multiple life changing events broke me.

I was wondering if anyone else was diagnosed after experiencing a long period of intense stress, or if you've heard something similar from your doctor about the relationship between stress and the onset of bipolar symptoms when it had not previously been a problem.

Thanks.