My entire approach to wellness relies on my belief we can absolutely reprogram. That takes knowledge of how the brain, emotions, and the body process data... I feel you cannot just tackle it from one direction as the systems are completely integrated. The spirit must be accounted for as well. Dysfunction manifests differently in each system. They all have their own mode of operation.

It is like changing one IT system within a networked solution. When you adjust something you must also underatand all of its integration layers and adjust those to accommodate the shift you've created or else you create problems within all of the systems downstream like dominoes falling.

The brain is dynamic and it rewires constantly based upon pattern. Chemical emotional responses are the same. It takes a great deal of will and conscious focus sometimes, but I feel operating systems can be upgraded when they prove to be dysfunctional.

In Whatever's case, I believe her recognition of patterned behavior is an excellent start to a shift. We have to observe and know our patterns if we hold hope for shifting them. Step 2 is understanding root cause. I also definitely think it is possible she could experience the symptoms of one disorder while depressed and not while neutral or manic.

As for psychopaths, perhaps their shift is integrated to such a degree the effort required to reprogram would prove to be too great. Perhaps their shift places them in a state where understanding how to reprogram is impossible. I can see that being the case, but with all of these 'disorders' those who have them are unique and on a spectrum. I hold the belief that a specific psychopath could experience change given the right circumstances. Just because we do not currently know the proper strategy to apply does not mean to me that one does not exist. Free will is gifted to all equALLy.