In fact, it did. I was diagnosed when I was 12 with manic depression.

I ended up cutting, developed eating disorders and many other things.

What about you?

hey,
 
   i read what you had to say and i wanted you to know you are not alone.  i was diagnosed with bi-polar manic depression when i was 42 but a always new from as a child that there was someting wrong with me.  i am now 55

   i tried pills, burning my hand, cutting myself and eating disorders amoung other things.  it is a challange everyday of my life.  i am on medication for manic depression which has helped alot.  but i still have certain times of the year that can't escape me.


   hope this helps alittle.  sorry don't know how that happened!

   take care