I want to start off by saying I'm not looking for a diagnosis on this sub. It is possible I might've had it my entire life, but didn't notice until the symptoms are starting to affect my day-to-day life. I'm meeting with a psychiatrist next week to get an official diagnosis.

What is day-to-day life like for you? How long does that day-to-day life last for you until an episode is triggered? What kind of jobs do you guys have? How old are you? How many hours of sleep are you able to get each night with or without medication? When did you get diagnosed?

This post is not being conducted as a research study and is purely out of curiosity; if it is perceived that way regardless, feel free to remove this post and I won't be offended. Thank you for taking the time to read and answer my questions.