Hello EK: I'm sorry I'm not able to answer your question. However I noticed this is your first post here on PC. So I thought I would at least welcome you to Psych Central. One additional forum, here on PC, that may be of interest to you would be the partners of people & caregivers forum. Here's a link:

https://psychcentralforums.com/partn...ivers-support/

And then here are links to 6 articles, from Psych Central's archives, that discuss various aspects of the bipolar 2 experience:

What Bipolar II Disorder Really Looks & Feels Like

How Bipolar II is Different | Bipolar Laid Bare

Bipolar II: Anger, Angst & Understanding

What Helps Individuals with Bipolar II Disorder Successfully Manage Their Illness

https://blogs.psychcentral.com/bipol...dium=popular17

https://blogs.psychcentral.com/bipol...dium=popular17

I hope you find PC to be of benefit.