Lady,
I indulge in the fantasy I don't have bipolar,too...especially when hypomanic. Too bad we crash sooner or later and reality comes flooding in. I consider the hypomania as the reward I get for surviving depression.

I agree, avoid the hospital and OP for as long as possible. You have too much to lose and you know this depression is going to lift sooner or later. Use the little energy you can muster to manage schoolwork. You have two goals for each day: take a shower and do your classwork...the house, etc. will all be waiting for you when you feel better. I say sleep and eat as much or as little as you want as long as you're meeting those two goals.

You have been managing everything well so far...the hypomania really didn't last long enough for you to have taken advantage of it to get caught up with school...your determination kept you going.

We can push our way through these depressions. You can do it...how many times have you felt like this and been able to function, even if you feel like you're in a fog? We are strong, you are a survivor.