Quote Originally Posted by rebgirl420
^ Me too. I think that my bipolar gives me an edge.
I've heard this from several people....the superquick thinking part. Its one of the reasons people with manic depression don't like to take meds....they feel it slows down the thought process that make them unique. That's their choice in my opinion. (did you ever see "A Beautiful Mind?") as long as they are willing to accept and deal with the consequences.

I don't get that part of the disease of depression.....only the down side. Taking medication for depression not only saved my life it GAVE me life.

Again....if you haven't been there please DONT tell others how to "cure" their disease or treat it or how if they just "pick themselves up ", "look on the bright side" or WHATEVER the cute little cliche of the day is. Those views are EXTREMELY harmful in my opinion to those who REALLY NEED good and correct information to be able to help themselves. I also stand by this same view 100% in regards to addiction as well.