Welcome Wendy,
glad you found this sight. it really is a lifesaver. You will find out that we are all different. Some symptoms the same and some not. If your Doctor said to call I would. Doctors don't tell just anyone to call anytime. So obviously he is trying to do his job and your job is to keep him informed so he can. Whats that book, The Road Less Travelled,? Well we are on it. I wish I could find that poster that had all the famous people on it who had or have bipolar. Its amazing. Everyone seems to be extremely smart, artistic, and talented so your in a good crowd. Hang in There.