Hi. I am bipolar disorder. Right now, I am dealing with hypomania and depression. It is very mixed. The fall and winter make me feel anxious, irritable, and a little depressed. I am on a mood stabilizer, antidepressant, and anxiety meds. Sleep helps me forget about my anxiousness. Participating in activities helps relieve my irritability. Sometimes the medication makes me irritable because I remember that there was a time when I was not on medication. For no apparent reason, I went into manic episodes and lost my life a couple of times. The medicine got me back on my feet. I am working full time at a medical facility. I would like to find a boyfriend who can put up with my moods. Now, they are fairly stable. Sometimes I think that he can take advantage of me because I have an illness. I am a very quiet and reserved person. I always try to get eight hours of sleep and eat a good nutritious meal. It is all about balance with your physical and mental selves. I exercise much more in the summertime. During the winter time, I get depressed because I cannot go outside and go hiking. I also have anemia and I get cold easily. I hope my story helped. Thank You.