mine vary, too. I'm prone to severe, psychotic agitated depression. its...not fun. at least with the "atypical" on board, its less severe, less agitated, less pronounced psychosis, lol. always a good thing.

i seem to recall reading that treating depression is difficult, especially w/ bipolar disorders. factor in the way the daily meds affect us, plus psychosocial stuff, etc...gets tricksy.