As someone who has been in therapy since high school and tried a plethora of medications, it is important to me to share stories that increase representation of mental illnesses in a non-romanticized way. This film explores the stark contrast of a depressive episode versus a manic one. From my own experiences, there is a degree to which depression is normalized and accepted in modern society. However, mania and hypomania do not receive the same treatment. This project offers a new perspective on the heartbreak of being harshly treated or misunderstood for feelings and expressions out of human control.