Quick backstory, bi polar 1 runs in my family, severe in some cases, including rapid cycling and psychosis. I had my therapist suggest that I may be experiencing some bi polar symptoms and asked me to track my moods. I have been tracking them for a few days now but I run into this problem where I worry about over pathologizing behavior and thoughts or moods that might be normal. It’s also hard to tease apart because of my BPD traits. When you are tracking your moods, how do you track a mood swing? How do you know the difference between a normal moods swing and one that’s related to mania if you have always kind of been “swingy” I hope this makes sense, just trying to get to the bottom of this. The last 6 months I have been living in hell, yet when I go to track I am like, “this is normal right?” So frustrating, any insight is appreciated! Thanks!