My story is very the much the same as most here. I spent a LONG time thinking it was depression. After talking to my pdoc and having tried all anti depressants and have them NOT work she has diagnosed me as Bipolar II. I was very conflicted about this. I came home, went online and started reading. The more stories I read from people such as yourself the better I felt. I was not alone. I am still somewhat conflicted but after learning I can see it all in me. The Mania- NO the HYPOmania- absolutely. My advice read up educate yourself and defiantly be honest with your doctor.

Good luck