EJ - thanks for the link. I've used that website a lot to inform me about bipolar spectrum disorders, but I hadn't noticed that section before.

Hamster-bamster - I think that's a good idea and it was also recommended in the link EJ gave. It said to ask them what their opinion was to show that you value their judgement, rather than tell them what you think you have, so I'm definitely going to try that. I didn't want to say "I think I have bipolar disorder" because I'm not sure I have enough of a swing to qualify for that diagnosis, especially in the UK where my pdoc at home said they only diagnosed manic episodes as bipolar. What I'm wondering is if there is enough of a swing in my moods that some other treatment options might open up e.g. mood stabilisers etc, as I've pretty much exhausted all the antidepressants out there.

Anyway, thanks for the help guys

*Willow*