Stress and anxiety makes everyone feel worse, MI or not.

One thing I do keep in mind... Yes I have Bipolar and it has been life altering in many ways.. But I don't feel like I am weak or I have it so much worse because I have Bipolar, I'm a kickass determined stubborn person. Many people I know and my T has told me they could never handle everything I do. I deal with chronic pain that never goes below a 7. I'm a fierce warrior
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So did stress or trauma cause my Bipolar to manifest? I dunno it all started when I was 6. Undiagnosed until age 43, but I somehow managed.

I spent a year or so trying to pinpoint what I should blame. Took too much energy, I now just focus on enjoying my life.

Did I mention I am a warrior

Egg ? Chicken? Omlette?