I recently read that they have not yet been able to isolate the gene for bipolar, but that what they found so far is one that appears to be tied in with other disorders, and as I recall (really too exhausted today to try to google that, sorry)they mentioned OCD and ADHD. So this might explain that. Ive always been a binge eater and a stress eater particularly craving carbs. They say there is some link between carbs and serotonin. Tho I have serious problems with anxiety,I took almost no xanax or related meds for most of my life because my. Dad was an alcoholic and I feared I would end up addicted. I take xanax only when I am super stressed, but my tolerance for it is so low that even half the lowest dose seems to effect my driving, so I got some 10 mg CBD gummies w no THB (no high)to try but my research suggests that they can effect yr driving so haven’t tried them yet. Just got a new used car so I’m nervous about that.LOL
BOTTOM LINE in my opinion is that I bet this is very common for biological reasons or just that we need an outlet for all the feelings that tend to swamp us. The challenge is to reject the harmful ones and keep things in moderation. I guess how to do that would be different for everyone.