I've been led to understand that long term issues .. such as bipolar depression.. can lead to degenerative brain diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Well my grandmother had parkinson's and my dad was just diagnosed. I have yet to learn (but will be asking) what my late grandmother's history with depression was.. but my dad has no doubt dealing with bipolar issues throughout his life.

It looks as if Parkinson's is related to reduced ability to produce dopamine... so I can see how there might be a link. I'm just wondering what other folks have learned about this. Anyway... I'm glad that I'm finally getting treated for this stuff.. because it perhaps might be a way to stave that stuff off...