HI, I found this site while searching the internet about service dogs. I am 49 and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when I was 29. I was a teacher in a public school for twenty years. I have struggled ever since my first manic and then depression keeping a level, "normal" state of mind, life, and spiritual growth. Right now I am struggling with a new medication which has causes a pretty abnormal manic. I am calling tomorrow to psyc but I already split the pill in half. I have never come out of the beginning of a depression so quickly with a medication...ha now I no why! Yes, right now I am extremely angry at my illness. I am so tired of being different then other people and other people not understanding what my brain is causing me to do. I am trying to learn control but it is hard. Thanks for letting me be a part of all your journeys'