I have always been a hot and cold kind of gal. I did not know I was bipolar for quite a long time. After being in the military a couple years, I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. I was given an antidepressant and rode a crazy wave of full blown mania for a few years, but I didn't know that is what was going on. I just told my flight serge on I felt great, because I did! just the other day I realized my mania often manifests in hypersexuality. Total break through for me, today. That was 10 years ago. 7 years ago I was told I was on the bipolar spectrum with borderline traits. Then when I got out the VA labeled me bipolar 2, but I think I'm 1. I have an appointment with my np next week, been seeing her since 2013, it's time she tells me what she thinks. I completely accept it. I know I'm different than most people. I'm glad I am. While I've struggled, I have a great life. I've seen and done so many things. I have achieved, I function. I love my manias. The agitation, not so much, depression, awful. But I get through it.