I know how it feels to lose almost everything. I am sick and tired of losing bits and pieces of me to this illness. I lost my job, my career, my social status and my home. There isn't much left to lose, but I'm sure bipolar will figure out a way to take it from me if I don't watch out. That's why I take my meds, see my doctor, get enough sleep. It isn't always enough, but it's worth doing even if it doesn't eliminate the disease totally. Nothing can do that.