WHEN Mike Cameron was at school, a careers advisor told him he was “destined to live his life on benefits”.

Throughout his childhood and 20s, Mike was hit by “toxic highs and lows” which he now knows where caused by his undiagnosed bi-polar disorder.

It wasn’t until he turned 50 that Mike got answers and he could “finally stop looking for ways to cure himself”.

His battle with the condition, which causes extreme mood swings including emotional highs and lows, has now inspired Mike to write his memoir – Mike ‘Bipolar’ Cameron – to inspire others with the same condition to take control of their lives.

Despite the ups and downs, Mike believes being bipolar was in fact his superpower as he went on to become a millionaire through his career in property investment and consultancy.

He said: “Bipolar has made me who I am today. It’s made me a millionaire.

“I want to try and inspire children that just because the system, school or anyone makes you feel like you’re a failure, doesn’t mean you are. The only person that matters is you.

“A careers advisor told me that I was destined to live my life on benefits but look where I am now.

“Not really understanding my bipolar was the reason I was different, but I was determined to go on to achieve great things.

“When I was diagnosed, I could finally stop looking for ways to cure myself and start to live with my condition.”

Mike struggled in school because of undiagnosed bipolar and dyslexia but went on to have a successful career in the housing sector after studying Estate Management at the University of Westminster.

His relentless hunger for success saw him work at several prestigious positions at Watford and Newham Council while also supervising a £1billion development.

However, bipolar disorder meant the journey has not been an easy one.

“The lows of bipolar are brought out by certain triggers and perhaps the biggest trigger is stress, which I faced a lot of,” he said.

“During manic episodes, I’ve entered casinos, bought a yacht, purchased Porsches and 1,000cc motorbikes. The key to managing bipolar is accepting it for what it is.

“Things like going to the gym, enjoying long walks along Canvey’s coast and watching my diet help me to deal with it along with my medication.”

Mike’s memoir will be available on Amazon later this month.