Hi bp, thinking of you. Your new pdoc's statement that winter is coming is interesting. I've read that most of us are more subject to depressive episodes in the Spring and Summer. But everyone's bipolar disorder varies, as you said. Words of optimism from him would have been nice!
I commiserate with you...I dread the day my pdoc retires.
That's awesome you had such a long period of stability! I think that's likely indicative to happen again, given time.
PS: Lamictal is extremely effective for a lot of us...I hope the same for you again.