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[quote=Anonymous]I was diagnosed bipolar when I was 13. My oldest brother died when I was 13. I was undiagnosed (for lack of better words) when I was 16, because who can really say how a 13 year old should grieve? My other brother is bipolar and schizophrenic. I don't think I'm completely clean and I may in fact be bipolar on the low end of the spectrum. I have learned my warning signs of depression and mania and have learned to control myself during those times without medication.

Every couple months I'll go through a streak of depression or mania. When I'm depressed I sleep constantly, eat fast food, and recede from life as much as possible. When I am manic I exercise like crazy, eat less but cook great food, smoke, drink, and get somewhat promiscuous.  I usually catch it starting and can usually make plans to keep myself on a regular schedule until it passes.

In relationships (romantic and other) I try to avoid arguing by acknowledging the situation and coming back to it. I can get very mean very quickly and that is the best way to keep things from getting blown up.[/quote]

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