I can definitely say that BP has robbed me of a decent life, but only during my manic and mixed episodes. However, thinking back; I think that what did rob me of a decent life is not knowing what I have been having.
I've only been very recently diagnosed, and YES, this mixed stage that I'm going through is seriously impacting my life.
On a side note; I must thank my first manic episode for meeting my husband and having this wonderful family that we made together