As a follow-up to the poll I created on hypomanic/manic episodes, this one is asking for approximate numbers of depressive episodes. In this poll, I have included an option "0 episodes" only because depressive episodes are not required for diagnosis of bipolar type 1 disorder, though I know most with bipolar 1 do have them. According to the DSM-5, people with bipolar type 2 must have had at least 1 depressive episode.

The following is a repeat of text I included in the hypo/manic one, but reversed.

I know that mixed episodes and ultra ultra rapid cycling are experienced by many. Perhaps consider counting it as a depressive episode, if the mixed episode or ultra ultra rapid cycling was more severe on the depressive end than the hypo/manic end. And though I know some people dislike the DSM-5, perhaps count "depressive episodes" as ones that lasted at least 2 weeks in duration. This time length is a DSM-5 criteria.

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.