I think thats right.... though I think it can be hard to tell where the line between BPI and BPII is drawn, where does a hypomania end and a full blown mania start.

My pattern of illness is more BP II with the more severe depressions rather than manias, but I don't know if I've crossed the line with my highs... don't care either - its just a name....

Cause: no major traumas to start off my BP... jut a fairly normal relationship break up... maybe a bit to much alcohol, but not more than any other college kid!!! some family history of mental illness but not specifically BP...