Mia was a 14-year-old girl who lived in a peaceful town. She loved drawing, warm drinks, and walking outside. Most people saw Mia as kind and creative. But Mia noticed her feelings didn’t always stay the same. Some days she felt full of energy, and other days she felt very tired inside.

One morning, Mia woke up feeling AMAZING. Her mind was full of ideas, and her body felt full of energy. She cleaned her room, started new projects, and talked faster than usual. Mia barely felt tired at all.

That night, Mia couldn’t fall asleep easily. Her mind kept racing with new ideas and thoughts. Even though she was tired, she kept thinking, planning, and moving from one idea to another. Mia told herself, “I’ll sleep later… I still have things to do.”

The next day, Mia felt even more confident than usual. She talked quickly and made decisions without thinking them through. Mia spent money on things she didn’t really need and promised to do too many activities at once. At first it felt exciting… but later, Mia started to feel overwhelmed.

A few days later, everything changed. Mia woke up and felt like all her energy was gone. Her body felt heavy, and her mind felt slow. Even the things she normally loved didn’t feel fun anymore.

Mia whispered, “What happened to me?”

Bipolar II Disorder Facts

• Bipolar II usually begins in the teen years or early adulthood.
• People often have more depressive episodes than hypomanic episodes.
• It can run in families, meaning genetics may play a role.
• Stress and lack of sleep can trigger mood episodes.
• Many people are first misdiagnosed with depression.

Good News: With treatment, many people learn to manage their symptoms and live healthy lives.

After her super days, Mia’s mood suddenly dropped. She woke up feeling exhausted, even after sleeping for hours. She stopped answering messages and didn’t feel like doing the things she once loved. Even simple tasks felt hard.

Mia quietly thought, "Why do I feel so empty."

Mia’s friend Jordan noticed she wasn’t acting like herself. Mia stopped showing up, stopped smiling, and stopped answering texts. One afternoon, Jordan visited Mia and gently said,

“I’m worried about you. You don’t have to go through this alone.” Jordan said

“I don’t know what’s wrong with me,” she whispered. Mia said filled with tears

Jordan replied, “Let’s find help together.”