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Originally Posted by SapphireRed
I have had bi polar symptoms for about 15 years.
But yes there is a book called the bi-polar advantage. We are more creative, driven etc.
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Im exactly at 15 years when mine emerged around 30.
I for sure dont know who I am without mania.
I have huge identity issues as I dont have a career, hobby or anything but my illness. If my body wasnt wrecked from injury caused when manic I would love to get back into sports and exercise but Im very limited unless I have surgery, even if I do that would be limited as I trashed one limb quite a bit.
As for the creativity and being driven. Holy crap when manic Im extremely creative, it manifests in me starting complex projects, building websites and making a total fool of myself in the end as I always quit. I then go into depression and have to deal with the debt, shame and what ifs. I hope to break this pattern and not go manic as Im so sick of this cycle.