I am a bipolar who for awhile al mds thought was depression. I have never had euphoric mania, been hypomanic-def not sleeping, more irritable, mad at world, thinking how to get even with all who wronged me, yet at same time, at work I would have more energy get lots done, could have rapid speech/change topics quickly and many many yrs ago, shopped a lot. Not out all night shopping more like, go to store with list-buy what I need then buy 3-5other things. I say all this to let you know that even psychiatrists did not see my bipolar originally...prob becuz I was like 80% depression and 20% hypomanic but just came off as depresed to most people. I have been reading some of the educational material on pc about bipolar, I have found it helpful. You can get there from the home page, lists topics you can click on. As was mentioned, try tracking your moods and bring it with you to md. Good luck.