Well , I wasn't diagnosed until age 43.. I had lots of ups and downs , Trauma , got marriage had a child, got divorced eventually remarried and stuff, But I plugged along...

I was 43 and the bottom dropped outta my world. So I got sad mad and pissed and started finding my way to still having an enjoyable life despite Bipolar.

Sure Bipolar sucks ! I look back and can see where Bipolar had taken the reins all through my life , but , eh , I was clueless.... Some days I just wanna throw in the towel and bow out.

But honestly for me .... If I could get rid of Bipolar or my Fibromyalgia..... I would dump the Fibro.... Episodes and swings I can somehow manage through.. Solid pain always at a 7 or above? If it hits an 8 and still going up that's when I start looking for a way out and have attempted an exit.

Bipolar for me is tough I wont lie... but... I don't let it take up any more space in my head than it has too. I'm about due for my Springtime mania to start kicking in, I need to dust off all my coping skills and make sure they are in great working order.

Anyway, thats just my story