Depression with bipolar is part of bipolar, therefore needing a mood stabilizer/medicine. I’ve had depression and took meds for it. I now avoid depression by not eating or drinking caffeine.
> Depression with bipolar is part of bipolar, therefore needing a mood stabilizer/medicine.
In my case, Bipolar is mostly about mood, and Depression is mostly about energy levels — there is some crossover but they have been treated as separate matters.
Caffeine, or no caffeine, does not materially affect either my mood or my energy levels. Lithium has a profound effect on my mood. Venlafaxine helps with my energy levels, but I still have difficulty with sleep — either too much or way too little. That is the next thing to get under control.