Hello Yenfen. Of course I remember you. I'm glad you feel comfortable reading and writing here at PC's bipolar forum.

I think it is a very good idea that you discuss these issues with your GP, and perhaps even get a referral to a psychiatrist for a proper psychiatric evaluation. Certainly having records like what you wrote above (and any mood charts) would be helpful. Your sleep habits are also an important part of this, as are facts like if you take an antidepressant, are experiencing various stressors in life, etc.

I cannot tell you whether I think you have hypomania or not. I just can't. It seems to me that there could be other issues I'm not aware of, plus I am not qualified to say, anyway. What further disqualifies me is that I cannot, personally, relate to the insight you have at this early point in your life. Granted, I am surely older than you, and bipolar disorder was not so widely known in my youth, as it is today.

It is very important that people not receive the bipolar diagnosis, if it's not appropriate. You want your doctors to be certain. You should be certain. Bipolar disorder medications can have significant side effects that many dislike, immensely. Bipolar disorder also brings with it an unfair stigma. However, it is important that people with this disorder know and accept it. That helps provide treatment that can spare the inflicted trouble and pain down the road.