I have often wondered how many people out there have had an abusive childhood and gone on to have bipolar disorder. I think I did read somewhere that its quite a high percentage because of emotional abuse etc. when young.

I had a very abusive mother, emotionally and physically, and I have since found out she has a narcisstic personality disorder. I am now 41, happily married with two children but the legacy of the trauma of my childhood I feel has played a big part in my illness. I guess life events are triggers too, and boy have I had loads of those!!

Thanks for listening, and would like to hear what others have to say and their experiences.