Hi Everyone,

I was just diagnosed with Bipolar 2, which completely makes sense to me and has given me a lot to think about when reflecting back on my struggles with mental health.

Anyhow... one of my biggest frustrations before I even got my diagnosis was my fluctuating moods and how it makes it difficult to make decisions (never know how I will feel and never know which feeling are accurate).

I have been in a very bad depression for a few months, and yesterday I noticed I was feeling better and by bed time I was talking and talking to my husband whereas normally I would have a hard time saying much. I was thinking about all the stuff I wanted to get done for work. It took much effort to get to bed.

This morning I have a serious spring in my step and before 9 am got 2 things done for work, made breakfast & lunch for the kids and got them out the door... which is a big change for me. I feel quite energised and motivated...

So my question is... I am wondering.. is this hypomania? It just feels like such a switch from being so depressed to this? At the same time, it feels like maybe what "normal" people might feel like every day?

I realised even typing a message this long is pretty wordy for me...

Any thoughts or insights?