Even after I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I often doubted the diagnosis. The reason was that my "up" periods were so rare, my depressions so frequent and so long. I thought major depressive disorder was a better diagnosis.
Later I learned something important that I want to share here: ...


Hi Marcia...
This is very interesting. It must be hard to diagnose Bipolar II because of this reason that you have depression so much more often.
May I ask..what meds are helping you the most? Did it take a long time to figure out the best medication combination?
Thanks for all the first hand experience you share with us. It is very helpful.
MM