I was diagnosed bipolar (cyclothymia) a few months after a traumatic event in my life. Because I didn't react typically of a (normal) person I got this diagnoses. I believe I just don't have good coping skills. My misdiagnoses led to my sisters misdiagnosed. She became paranoid and depressed and believed her work was setting her up to take a huge fall. She wSnt tho. It was just in her head. They said if a sibling has this then it is genetic. We both have bad coping skills with depression. Not bipolar. I've never been manic. I've had up periods where I paint several paintings a week. But beyond that I sleep and hate missing sleep. I may get hyper sexual. But that's a good thing. It makes me feel alive.