I don't. I had no child hood trauma and no loss of close loved (besides grandparents) one. I was stable for years and then BAM! I slowly began to lose my mind (for the second time ). Since at the time I wasn't seeking help and didn't realize I even needed help, I became very unwell. Once I realized I need help it took a while before I went back to a pdoc because I believed if I did , I would lose my salvation and go to hell. Also, in most cultures and countries bipolar is recognized. I wonder if fewer people in other societys don't seek help because of the huge stigma surrounding it.

I have heard of cultures that regard people with bipolar highly and not mentally ill but I hate that for those individuals because I would imagine the suicidal incidents are even greater while not treated. Those are just some thoughts I have one the matter.