bipolar 2 wont be that bad. only once i was truly manic ,at the age 17 but after that i have never experienced mania. for me being bp2, it is always hypomania or depression. but at least i don't make too many bad decisions/behavior like those i made in my first and only manic episode. of course being bp2 means year long depression but there are benefits. it is easier to hide. normally there are no hospitalizations.