Thank you for your insight - that actually makes so much sense explained the way you have. I have also learned new things too.
That's ok. I've had to learn a lot about Bi-polar, to cope with my own health. Bi-polar can be hard to manage because often the person may be 'normal', then there may be periods of mania (can be super happy, hard to believe there's anything wrong) and there may be periods of depression - which can be deep and dark depressions; it's a swings and roundabouts condition, up and down and exhausting for those who love those afflicted when it is not under control. Highly intelligent people are also more prone to 'existential depression'. I am a mother and have Bi-polar, when I am in my normal phases, life is beautiful but in depressed or mixed episodes, I can be prone to suicidal thinking, even with beautiful children, a smart brain and a good life. It took years for me to be diagnosed properly, and I am lucky I am still here - on the other side of that now. I am also a marathon runner, and have been known to run a half-marathon without training, when in a manic state. She may not have had Bi-polar, but it would explain a lot. I am feeling her case very deeply and am sorry for the suffering going on for her family, herself. I hope she still turns up of course, with all my heart.