hi you can call me newhope im new here im 48 married for 27 yrs have 3 children 3 grand children my councelors on and off said i was depressed thats all they told me my 19 yr old sons family doc said he was bipolar about 1 yr ago not sure i know the difference between the 2 other then bipolar is up and down i started out like that years ago but every time i went on meds i just was low hopeing to learn and find out more i think now when i look back my dad was bipolar would love some input thanks