Hi michael,its a hard thing to come to terms with I found anyway and am still working on the ups and downs without meds I too am type 2 and have around a week at a time although coming out of this cycle that has lasted over,btw I wouldnt recommend to anyone not to take meds its really hard work and maybe down the track I will,anyway Im not answering your question and agree with previous post that everyone seems to vary in what degree,and depending a lot on your past and present and situation your in at present may affect how you react to situations.this is a fantastic site,good luck with your life,I only pop in here and there for periods of time so may see you some other time.