I am not far along enough in my treatment path to answer your question. I do have thoughts on this subject though. I have found that the mood stabilizer I am on has made it so I can't really go into hypomania. It is not, however, preventing depressive episodes. I think for me, happy is hypomania, or it has been...it is a comfort zone. So in essence, I will not feel happiness as I know it. I guess I have to get used to a new range of feelings. It's uncomfortable for me right now. I am hopeful that later on it will feel different. Hearing that some people have never gotten relief from bipolar disorder is concerning for me. I am a bit scared of that happening. I feel like I've tried so many drugs, and it always takes months to try something new, and I am not where I should be. I wish you the best and I hope you can feel happy. Sorry I couldn't answer your question.