Delusions Daily we're in very similar boats. I've dealt w/depression all my life, but only recently realized (after Dx) that I've also been having hypomanic episodes the whole time. I feel empowered now I know what's really going on, while also nervous about dealing with future hypomania. I'm hoping a combination of mood stabilizers and vigilance (calling pdoc and therapist when I sense hypomania) will do it; but the conundrum is I'm not sure I'll recognize hypomania until I'm well into it. After all I never recognized it before, even while experiencing it dozens of times.

Ironically my family all said "yeah sure I knew that for years" or "I thought that's what your Dx was" when I told them about the BP2 Dx. So maybe they'll be of help too. *sardonic grin*

Anyway good luck w/your situation DD. If you've got a good therapist she should really be able to help you with this.

all the best,
Randy