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Message: [QUOTE="Scrutineer, post: 4602322, member: 8240"] This paragraph says it all: "Scientists believe that bipolar disorder is the result of a [B]complicated relationship between genetic and environmental factors[/B]. Research suggests that a person is born with a "vulnerability" to bipolar illness, which means that they are more prone to developing the disorder. However, this is not the only factor in determining whether a person will become ill. Environmental factors [B]such as stressful life events also appear to play a role in that they can lead to the onset of the illness or "trigger" a relapse of symptoms[/B]." Since he's potentially genetically predisposed, when you add what the family has gone through to his own particular issues, this almost sounds inevitable. Let's hope he gets the help he needs. [/QUOTE]