I like that quote in your signature! Did you add it recently or am I just mostly unaware of details (I am, but I'm very much aware of change, but it could just be a change in my perception: a state change).

Does anyone have the same problem? I strongly believe it's a BP trait marker, a BP hallmark. Essential. It's also a state marker, in some way, because mania makes it worse, I believe, and it's least a characteristic of depression, any diminished awareness being mostly due to lack of focus and memory problems. There's quite some supporting evidence.