With Patty Duke (Actress and Bipolar advocate) passing away at a relatively young age of 69, I couldn't believe it.

I did some research by searching Google and the studies found that Bipolar is linked with a life expectancy decrease of between 9-20 years.

I just feel defeated that I try to take care of myself & the long term outcomes aren't that great.

In some ways, knowing that my life expectancy is lower encourages me to take better care of myself. But it's hard to accept.