I think people tend to give advice based on their experiences. It's basically what we have in common that helps establish rapport with another. At times it seems like we're all fumbling around, but at least we're not alone. Sometimes that's comforting.

I don't remember having a normal part of my life, but my life has been run over with MI for so long that I may not recognize it. I'm also more hyper vigilant about my moods because I don't know that normal state. That's still something I'm trying to figure out.