I have struggled with depression for years but it seems to coincide with events in my life. I have also had periods of high energy when I felt great. Sometimes I can be depressed for a few days and feel great the next few days. It sometimes correlates with relationship issues, etc. I notice severe depression following childbirth and feeling great during pregnancy (for the most part). I also think this goes along with hormonal fluctuations as I see patterns in the mood swings according to my cycle, pregnancy, and childbirth.

I feel emotions much more deeply than the people around me seem to and this causes me to become more easily depressed. I have never been dx'd nor have I taken medication and am in fact a mental health professional myself (go figure). I feel like its possible that my issues stem from medical issues related to my hormones but its also possible that I am borderline bipolar or have a bipolar spectrum disorder. I have taken several online tests and they all are close to but do not confirm bipolar. Anyone out there have any insight, suggestions, help??