I'm just wondering because I've been told that negative events/stress can trigger depressed episodes in bipolar (or unipolar) people, and I've also been told that both negative and "positive stressors" can trigger a manic episode, but I've never had anyone actually explain what a "positive stressor" is...
I've been misdiagnosed with BPD before (I don't meet the criteria about abandonment, emptiness, low self-esteem, I very rarely self-harm, and my moods typically last a minimum of several days) but I believe it's possible I have had hypomania that was brought on or enhanced by positive events going on in my life... usually things like getting assigned a project I was looking forward to, entering an academic competition I was excited about, having the opportunity to design elaborate costumes for various events, etc. Things I liked to do. But this is something generally associated with BPD. Anyone know for sure?