I spend most of my time in the depressive phase of BP2, and have only ever been manic for short periods of time when compared to the depression. What is normal, if that is a question that can be asked? (Ok I know there is no normal) But, I know there are people who deal with rapid cycling, and others who cycle slowly. For those who cycle slowly, how long between cycles? Weeks, Months, Years? Do you have smaller cycles within the big cycles - like where you might come out of your depression for a week /month but don't go into mania, and then return to depression?

I am having difficulties with my medications again, have been asked a plethora of questions by my psych team and am just trying to get a feel for how my bipolar relates to others.