As for drinking and drugs, I have never tried drugs (other than my prescriptions) I drank a bit too much while in college, but I hardly ever drink now and I have never even tried cigarettes.

As for mania, I have been hypomanic and have had mixed episodes. I have also had depressive episodes with psychotic features like paranoia and delusions. I can't get anyone to pin down an exact diagnosis.

This is a great thread.