<prompt> Human: Im all for a quick fix, but with only 9K worth of debt...I really dont think bankruptcy is the right choice for me. Ive been pressured hard by my mother because I have bipolar disorder, which is was got me in debt in the first place. But doesnt this seem too extreme? I dont want a big black X on my credit report the rest of my life. Help?UPDATEDI had many questions about my income.I currently do not have a real means of income. The manic episode that sent me so far into debt also got me into legal trouble, and then my father died so I took time from work. I get 200.00 a month from my mother who lives 13 hours away from me, and a weekly 80.00 babysitting check. I am currently training for a new job...but I already have one creditor who has threatened to sue.  <response>: We cant advise you without knowing your income, other expenses, and interest rate for the debt.In general, you shouldnt declare bankruptcy if your bipolar disorder isnt yet treated well enough to prevent you from running up more debt. 