Yes.. this is the point of some of the published works of Jamieson and Fieve (his Bipolar II book). My uncle was extremely successful and has many of BPII attributes.. My dad has become a wreck with the disorder (especially since he never knew he had it). I was on the same path until I figured it out...
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Originally Posted by Wild Coyote
This is true for some; however, others sometimes find ways to make it work well.
I have seen people learn to harness/direct the unipolar hypomanic energy, learn to manage all aspects of their lives (esp as they age) and do extremely well in all areas of life. There are many examples of this in my family.
As my uncle has aged, he became a very successful real estate broker (owns and operates the business), and is a commercial building contractor, owns/manages a successful plumbing and heating business, he owns/manages 85 rental units, he has a successful marriage, wins awards for the antique cars and hot rods he restores, and just cut his 3rd CD as a singer/musician. And more.
He works with a personal trainer.
Nothing in his life is neglected or subpar, or problematic.
He's a very intelligent man. He has figured out how to make it all work, in partnering with his wife.
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