It is difficult to answer the above, because I have been on meds for a long time. My life was chaos and drama when I was younger, before meds. I'm talking at least 20 years ago. I know some of the youngsters here weren't born.

So I can't help much from experience. I'm almost positive I have read that these mood disorders can progress. My cyclothymia could progress to BP2, for example. But I'm not sure why or how. Definitely a good discussion to have with a pdoc. I think I'll do that myself.

Thanks for raising this question.