Huh, I hadn't really thought of it that way before. I mean, I think much of my artistic talents can be traced to bipolar disorder, and I'm thankful for that and would never want to live without it, but I didn't even stop to think about the other benefits, but they ring true to me. I don't think I would want to give up my increased empathy or my sensory perceptions, either.

Thanks for linking to this article, its given me something to think about it, and will maybe make me feel a little less cursed during times of depression.