@fluffylight @Appleblossom 

Hi there.

I didn't have a really good night last night. It seems as if my mood is cycling a fair bit. From elation (not mania) to having a small cry. The sadness passes reasonably quickly and I still honestly do not feel depressed. The majority of the time I feel level.

It is very hard to tell what is protracted w/d from the ben*os and what is underlying.

I was initially diagnosed with bipolar II in 2013 but I was on a plethora of strong prescription meds and had just had a nervous breakdown from workplace bullying.

It was my first time seeing a psychiatrist and the diagnosis was made in an hour after matching with the DSM. 

Also, I didn't mention before that I had a nasty car accident at age 14 that resulted in a very mild ABI. My personality changed (according to close mates) and I became quite impulsive and reckless.

So there are a few factors at play here. 

I got about 3 hours of sleep and had a night terror. But I got up and took a shower and had brekkie with my wife before she went to work. I only go to bed at night to sleep.

I've made a telehealth appointment with my GP on Friday. I trust this person with my life and have known them for 10 years, but I clamp up when discussing things.

Sorry for the long reply. And thanks for asking.