The last time I had a bad episode was over 5 years ago for me I go to the gym or go on a bike ride every day

Also I avoid certain foods kind of make me sound a bit like Michaela Peterson the daughter of Jordan Peterson

Writing helps as well but I think a lot has to do with the modern world we are not suffering enough

It's something to do with human nature that people sat lived through two world wars had better mental health then people whom have only knows peace

As for Winston church he wasn't a manic depressive when he was sad he was sad when he was happy he was happy

The only time he contemplated suicide was after the disaster of Gallipoli

As for the military stuff I think it makes sense it buts the body and mind through assimilated hardship

In a controlled and safe environment

I am contemplating joined up myself I have been flip-flopping because it's a long term commitment

For me I would like to focus on writing but I do wonder if joining up would be better for my physical and mental health