Hi there. I heard you wanted to learn about bipolar disorder. I have Bipolar Type II
wow I am sure that is hard.  How long have you had it for?
Since my teens. Type II means that I've never experienced a full manic episode, unlike type I
Well thats good.  Do you have to take a lot of medication for this disorder
crying, a negative outlook on life, and poor eye contact with others. The risk of suicide among those with the illness is high at greater than 6 percent over 20 years, while self-harm occurs in 30–40 percent. Other mental health issues such as anxiety disorders and substance use disorder are commonly associated with bipolar disorder.
The causes are not clearly understood, but both environmental and genetic factors play a role. Many genes of small effect contribute to risk. Environmental risk factors include a history of childhood abuse and
Bipolar II disorder
Bipolar II disorder is a bipolar spectrum disorder (see also: Bipolar I disorder) characterized by at least one episode of hypomania and at least one episode of major depression. Diagnosis for bipolar II disorder requires that the individual must never have experienced a full manic episode, unless caused by an antidepressant. Otherwise, one manic episode meets the criteria for bipolar I disorder.
Hypomania is a sustained state of elevated or irritable mood that is less severe than mania and does not significantly impact quality of life.