Welcome bp I have bipolar 2 as well! But It come differently...the stress of the hsc (high school certificate) pushed me to breaking point...my hypamania episodes were amazing!!! I'm a rapid cycler so they didn't last very long but still amazing! Haha. I even tried burning down my neighbours house because they were *** holes...and all I'd do was watch and I laugh about the thought of doing it(obviously do it hen no one was inside which btw I never ended up burning the house down! But did start the process and that wtf!!? Lol)...I knew after that point that something was really wrong with my mood swings and all!!! That's for sure...lol but I medicated and stable now ur not alone and we're all here to help each other!! . Welcome once again