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" Life doesn't make any sense unless you can enjoy the journey, and sometimes I take that for granted. "

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" I suffer from manic-depressive disorder, and I've chosen not to take medication for it. Because of that, every once in a while I go through manic episodes and really depressed episodes. "

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