Bipolar Disorder is very complicated and it affects us all a little
differently. There seems to be so much overlap of symptoms in all phases. Read as much as you can about this illness if you thinkn you might have it.

If you do get this diagnosis, it might be worth writing down your symptoms as they are happening so you can better understand yourself. This is useful because it can be difficult to recall specifics at a later time. People here are really good at relaying their experiences so that's another useful tool in understanding BPD.

I don't know if this helps but my "hypomania" is not of the traditional sort. I never feel good. I get irritable, argumentative, and delusional. Once that starts to wane - I begin a gradual decline into depression.