It has changed over the years, I would have to say it is worse now. When I was diagnosed in my teens, hypomania was the big problem, now its depression and SI. I also did not have anxiety problems in my youth, now its terrible. On the other hand, I had more mixed episodes when I was younger, so that's a good thing and my coping skills are much better, but I have more to cope with!

I do know people that have grown out of some symptoms. I am 60 now, I am still waiting for that. I hope you grow out of it and don't have to deal with this your whole life.