I thought it would be interesting to see these numbers. I know some people's numbers will obviously be higher simply because of their age (more years with the disorder).

I know that mixed episodes and ultra ultra rapid cycling are experienced by many. Perhaps consider counting it as a hypomania/mania, if the mixed episode or ultra ultra rapid cycling was more severe on the hypomanic/manic end than the depressed end. And though I know some people dislike the DSM-5, perhaps count "episodes" as ones that lasted at least 4 days in a row, or if shorter, resulted in psychiatric hospitalization.

If this thread is at all popular, I'll create a similar one for depressive episodes. I'm not sure if I'll create one for psychosis.

If you're willing, consider adding a post mentioning how many years you've had bipolar disorder, with your choice from the poll. I realize some episodes are educated guesses, from years before formal diagnosis.