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Even that logic $$$ will some day fall short. Look at what the $ was worth 60 years ago, and what it is worth now. That trend cannot go on forever. At some point civilization will have to take it under control and find another way for us to survive.

Having an illness like depression or even Bi-polar syndrome is truly a life sentence of daily tortures that the rest of us find a hard time graspping. My EX was Bi-polar. She had mad smarts and the opportunities to be something really special, but she just could not keep a hold of her sanity long enough to use what she had to make a positive difference. Suicidal thoughts and bouts of depression were a daily thing for her. She was able to share her tortures with me about trying to get a grip, but it seemed impossible. Medication seems to be the only saving grace along with regular therapy of some sort. In the end she spent her entire life destroying everything around her, because she refused to be teathered to any kind of medication. It eventually ripped our family apart, and she died at the age of 35 after fighting breast cancer for over 4 years. She lived a very sad life, but we have three amazing kids as a result of that relationship.

We were directed to read a book in the early stages of her problems(21) that would help us deal with the issues, and I recommend it to anyone who is looking for help in that area. "A Brilliant Madness" by Patty Duke Aston is one of the best reads I have ever had the pleasure of researching on the subject. She shares her experiences of dealing with this type of mental illness in the hopes of being able to help others find their own way of dealing with it. The book is a sort of autobiography of her struggles and how she ultimately destroyed her own family and life because of this illness. It is also great for anyone related to the situation who is trying to help. It is a never ending battle that only gets worse with age. Good luck with that.