I've finally discovered life without the depression or hypomania. It isn't boring at all actually because, with stability, I've been able to get involved in activities I simply couldn't commit to before. It's allowed me to have a more fulfilling social life. My enthusiasm and effectiveness in my job has improved. My family life is more stable and I can really be there wholly for my kids. I dread the idea of going back to being too depressed to function or even care, too hyped to really focus, too anxious to be able to make a decision, too agitated to be consistently supportive of my husband and kids.