No Scientific Proof of Bipolar Chemical Imbalance

I read an article recently that stated that there is no scientific proof that bipolar disorder is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. Well, knock me over with a feather! A chemical imbalance in the brain is the best explanation I have found for my bipolar disorder, and the one that I use to explain it to others, and the one easiest for them to understand. It really doesn't bother me that the scientists don't have proof for it, because I usually find that unless the drug manufacturers are involved (big money), people are hard pressed to push for a scientific backing for any explanation of anything! Sorry, just my opinion. But really, show me another explanation, then. One that makes sense. Because a chemical imbalance makes the most sense to me, scientific backing or not. And another thing - again, scientific backing or not - if it's not a chemical imbalanc, then why does the medication work so good on it for me (and so many others)? I am a firm proponent for the "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" philosophy of life. If the idea of a chemical imbalance as an explanation for bipolar disorder works, why not use it? What do I care whether there is "scientific proof" or not? Just because there haven't been a gazillion studies done on the theory does NOT mean it isn't true! I am living proof that the theory is true, and the fact that the medications I take to "fix" the chemical imbalance in my brain WORK is also proof that the theory is true. If there were a study to prove the theory, I would be first in line to help prove it. Nuff said. Wishing you peace and stability, Don't forget to check out my bipolar book at: www.brokenroseministries.com Remember God loves you and so do I, Michele