Is there something seriously wrong with me (long)?

been there done that... well in a different way. I'm 27 now and just finally grew out of my crazy mental wackiness that "enlightened" individuals are quick to categorize as bipolar. If you're anything like me, you gotta tough it out for the next decade until the chemicals in your brain finally balance out and let you think and respond like a normal person. Believe me I was messed up through my teen and young adult years. Everything from suicide to death threats, running away, getting arrested, spending almost a year's worth of my life in mental institutes, spending almost every week of my childhood with psychiatrists and therapy, and even killing animals out of pure misdirected hatred. Now that my head has finally leveled out with age I realize something important. All I needed to do was go my own way and carve my own path through my life. Sometimes the more you try to get people to help you answer the questions you already know in your heart will just mislead you. You're on your own when it comes to taking steps to better your life. Nobody can truly help you, only give advice. Take care of the simple needs in your life and you'll be fine.