I'd be curious to hear about the experience of others where this is concerned. As I've grown older, I experience depression with the same frequency, but have fewer "mood upswings." I used to get pretty hypo as spring & early-summer approached, too...but not so much in recent years. While I wouldn't ever want to be full-blown manic again, I miss those hypo-bursts. I don't know if it's the meds, or just the aging process but I miss that life-affirming & creative energy. I guess I should learn to appreciate stability.