I'm bipolar and don't fit neatly into any categories except, I suppose, "bipolar spectrum" where there are no rules! I do not get the deep depression, not have I had a definite manic episode (as far as I know). I have experienced hypomania and dysthymia regularly for years. My chief symptom (problem) is that I very impulsively respond to uncomfortable feelings by binge-drinking, which has caused a world of hurt.

The jury is still out on whether I benefit from the medication I am taking. It seems to have moved me away from the hypomania. If I could go to a therapy session every damned day I might be OK, but that's not realistic.