My problem has been mania and hypomania, at least until recently when I was put on an effective mix of drugs (Lithium, Geodon, Depakote, Lamictal; Kloponin PRN and Trazodone PRN, infrequently for both). I have for some reason low energy for basic self-case and house-cleaning, but that is not depression, it seems based upon our discussions here prevalent in bipolar regardless of the phase. I had a suicide attempt on a whim and in general from a manic place rather than depressed, as people generally assume. My whole life has been between manic or hypomanic and plateau. During youth, manic was very cheerful mood, all boys in love with me kinda things. Later on, dysphoric, angry mania.

I know this is still bipolar - it satisfied DSM-IV criteria for which even one manic episode is enough to give you Bp I, but I wonder how many people here are like that? I bet in the minority.