I'm 21-30 when a major episode peaks. This usually happens about every 3 months. I mostly either call in to work sick, or make an effort to avoid contact as much as possible and then find an excuse to leave early so I can be alone and fall apart in peace.

On an average day, baseline or "normal" cycling through different mood states (which is on average weekly) I'd say I'm on the 61-70 scale.

Pdocs have called me high functioning, a label I both detest and take pride in. For the most part it means I can hold down a job, have personal relationships and be a good parent, but on the flipside, nobody really sees me suffering until I come undone.