Thank you for sharing your story, lullaby! I am happy for you. This was a lovely thing to read today. Now that you have experienced what you have, you can take it further. I hope you do not struggle with serious episodes in the future, but you know what is possible, despite. At any age.

I was not so much of a late bloomer, even though like you, I believe my bipolar disorder started at age 14. I have slowed down significantly in my middle-age, but I still know joys in life. I sometimes have bigger ones, and try to savor the teeniest ones daily. I am extremely grateful for many things I've experienced in life. Even though my life was upended in my middle-age, I have learned a lot and grown a lot during this period. I'm thankful for that. I still see many interesting times in my future.