I totally get you, Fern. I sometimes jokingly refer to myself as an idiot savant (brilliant in the way of the Dustin Hoffman character in the movie RainMan). No matter how fast I’m cycling or how ill I feel, I seem to be able to plan ahead and apply outside the box thinking better than most supposedly normal members of my family. I am responsible for huge gains in modest real estate investments that my son and myself really needed,yet he totally doesn’t get me, treats me harshly, and pushes me away. I really feel I have strengths I wouldn't have if I wasnt bipolar (I write)
What a great thread, bp, glad you are feeling better!