Most of us have been through bad depressions & have made it out through competent care of a pdoc. I also have bp 1 & remained stable for about 4 years, then had a hypo manic phase for about 5 mos. that I didn't tell my doc about cuz it felt so good. Little did I know that that long without sleeping & being manic was setting me up for a major downturn. Ended up ODing & in the ER.

My doc adjusted my meds & sent me back to therapy. I'm working on getting myself out of the crying at a drop of the hat mode. I'm trying to do the self-care things like exercise, sit under the light for SAD, trying to eat better, go to support groups, & call friends I've met in support groups who understand & don't judge me.

I'm making progress & I know you will, too. Take care.--Suzy