Depressed since 2002 (age 16).
Had a real bump in life, including a crashed relationship, end 2008.
Ended in MAJOR depression. Saw a pdoc, spent 3 days in hospital to start meds (a waste of time). 4 months later, was dx'd BP II. Approx April 2009.
May or so, OD attempt due to sever depression, and another few days in hospital.
Been doing ok thereafter, but had a major crash Aug 2010 or so. Should have been in hospital, but didn't go.
Fairly stable now. Just the odd crash, and hypomania. Was in therapy May 10 to May '11