Book excerpt: Soft Bipolar: Vivid Thoughts, Mood Shifts and Swings, Depression, and Anxiety of the Mild Mood Disorders Affecting Millions. Cutting-edge help and information is now available on the misunderstood and often misdiagnosed milder mood disorders: Bipolar II and Cyclothymia.You may have Soft Bipolar if you:Have vivid thoughts and emotionsHave variable periods of energy and productivityHave good times followed by periods of foggy depressionHave a relative with depression, a mood disorder, or alcoholismAre strongly affected by stress, relationships, changes of seasons, or lossesFeel you are bright, but for some reason are not meeting your potentialIf you can relate to any of these ideas,Soft Bipolarhas further tools to understand your symptoms, including the new and innovative Soft Bipolar Symptom Self Report.There are things you can do about these disorders, and direction in finding qualified help is included.Where would we be without other resources?Soft Bipolarincludes many internet-critical resource sites that offer vast amounts of help you can find today!Dr. Bunch wants you to understand why you have suffered and what you can do about the fears, anxieties, and depression of yourSoft Bipolardisorder.