Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.
bipolar II suffer primarily from episodes of severe depression with occasional episode of "mild" mania, called hypomania
cyclothymic disorder alternate between hypomania and mild depression. It is not as severe as bipolar I and II, but persists for longer periods with no break in symptoms.
rapid cycling. They can swing (cycle) between "highs" and "lows" many times in one day
Mixed Episode, symptoms of both mania and depression occur at the same time.
http://www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder/guide/bipolar-disorder-forms
I've fluctuated between categories. During the time of hospitalization I was BP1. BP2 comes around occasionally but most often I'm in the BP3 category.
I had found another list yesterday but I can't seem to find that URL today. It had 5 or so different categories.
I told him to go immerse himself.
Ha
Mania = "My word, what a good day it is today."
Depression = "I'm having a bit of an off day, actually"
hahaha
Oh, what was his name ?