None of the respondants from the r/BipolarReddit thread you quoted specify if they have BP I or BP II. However, if some have BP I, then the length of their depressive episodes fit within the diagnostic criteria for atypical depression.
Two or more of the following features, present for most of the time, for at least two weeks:
Increased appetite
Increased sleep
Leaden paralysis (i.e., heavy, leaden feelings in arms or legs)
Interpersonal rejection sensitivity (not limited to episodes of mood disturbance) resulting in significant social or occupational impairment
The difference between BP II and BP I doesn’t matter in respect to this. You need to have depressive episodes at least 2 weeks in length to be diagnosed with BP II.
The difference between BP II and BP I doesn’t matter in respect to this. You need to have depressive episodes at least 2 weeks in length to be diagnosed with BP II.
From the DSM-5, which you can find on libgen:
Thanks for pulling that up. This makes the point you and I are making even stronger in this area.