At the age of 14, I began a new high school and church. Many of the students I had grown up with began different schools. I lost contact with former friends from school and church. I lacked social connections, struggled to concentrate in classes, and felt overwhelmed with an increased homework load. The stress triggered a mental breakdown. I became deeply depressed. a A manic episode came when the depression subsided. My parents were worried. They began taking me to doctors,