I can identify, Pat. I'm bipolar II, and on the slog through a truly hellacious depressive swamp right now -- in the muck up to my waist and still sinking, it feels like. On the other hand, my hypomanic episodes generally bring almost explosive creativity and energy. Unfortunately, it feels like I get one hypomanic period for every 500 sodding midnight-toned depressive ones. Ta. Cheshire Cat