I imagine like bipolar, their are some highs and lows (I wouldn't know, my meds arn't working for me.)

all I can say is that I'm the only person in my family with mental illness, and from what I've seen of other family members, they have a lot to deal with on a daily bases... stress, anxiety, deadlines, drama, I bet you it's not what it's all cracked up to be- all sunshine and rainbows

life's difficult, MI or not- I do imagine their are advantages (no therapy, no meds, less visits to the ER, probably longer lasting friendships), probably others, but yeah. I don't think it's what it's cracked up to be