Nessa & BipolaRNurse are on the money. For many years, after I was stabilized, I was mildly hypomanic, which allowed me to work, to write, to sleep...to have a life. But in 2004, began to rapid cycle, again, which then degenerated into ultradian cycling(mood changes 4 to 6 times a day), with more irritability, sleep problems and general debility. Went on disability in May, 2011. My marriage is also a source of stress, as my wife doesn't understand my illness in addition to having her own mood problems which she won't deal with.

Nessa's right; I've got several people living upstairs. It's crowded but interesting.