Rapid Cycling and mixed episodes

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Lively1
April 21, 2014 - 11:53 pm
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Has anyone been diagnosed as either or both rapid cycling or mixed episodes with their bipolar? I would love to hear from you as to what its like, what symptoms you experience, and if you have a good plan that works to bring you down/up to normal when things aren't going well?


Elie

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Lively1
April 21, 2014 - 11:53 pm
Has anyone been diagnosed as either or both rapid cycling or mixed episodes with their bipolar? I would love to hear from you as to what its like, what symptoms you experience, and if you have a good plan that works to bring you down/up to normal when things aren't going well?


Elie

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Prov 3:5-6
Lively1
April 22, 2014 - 12:10 am
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Oh yeah I've been hallucinating during this mixed and rapid cycling episode. Does this happen to anyone else? A couple were just auditory but the others have been auditory and visual.


Elie

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April 22, 2014 - 12:10 am
Oh yeah I've been hallucinating during this mixed and rapid cycling episode. Does this happen to anyone else? A couple were just auditory but the others have been auditory and visual.


Elie

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Prov 3:5-6
artista
April 22, 2014 - 2:14 pm
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I too have had mixed episodes with auditory (external) and one visual hallucination that I know of. I suppose I technically rapid cycle, though I only get 4 or 5 swings a year at most. I am BPI.

My hallucinations are rather accusatory. My therapist calls them maladaptive introjects. I have PTSD and a problem with dissociating, so this is more likely the reason for the hallucinations. I was not psychotic at the time and so I was aware that I was hearing things that were not really there.

The bigger problem is mixed episodes. They are so awful! The one thing I would try to do is stay in bed, though it can be hard if you are not tired and more or less wired. I try as hard as I can to stay in bed because then I won't get myself in too much trouble with spending, speeding, or the like. I get my husband to watch out for me. But most importantly I call my pdoc and get a boost in antipsychotics. Being more sedated helps, maybe not immediately but within a few days. You can cut back later as the episode retreats. So call your pdoc ASAP! Feel better.


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artista
April 22, 2014 - 2:14 pm
I too have had mixed episodes with auditory (external) and one visual hallucination that I know of. I suppose I technically rapid cycle, though I only get 4 or 5 swings a year at most. I am BPI.

My hallucinations are rather accusatory. My therapist calls them maladaptive introjects. I have PTSD and a problem with dissociating, so this is more likely the reason for the hallucinations. I was not psychotic at the time and so I was aware that I was hearing things that were not really there.

The bigger problem is mixed episodes. They are so awful! The one thing I would try to do is stay in bed, though it can be hard if you are not tired and more or less wired. I try as hard as I can to stay in bed because then I won't get myself in too much trouble with spending, speeding, or the like. I get my husband to watch out for me. But most importantly I call my pdoc and get a boost in antipsychotics. Being more sedated helps, maybe not immediately but within a few days. You can cut back later as the episode retreats. So call your pdoc ASAP! Feel better.


A neurotic is a man who builds a castle in the air. A psychotic is the man who lives in it. A psychiatrist is the man who collects the rent.
- Jerome Lawrence
Lively1
April 22, 2014 - 2:37 pm
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Thanks Castillo. I appreciate the help. I wish I could stay in bed. I went out and spent $700 that we didn't have! I get really angry and aggressive when manic. I find the smallest thing and focus all my anger on it and on my husband. He says he knows I'm not being myself so he forgives me. I really learn to need to control it as I don't want him to give up on me. And I get physical w him too. At the same time I'm suicidal and have 8 of the depressed symptoms and 14 of the manic symptoms. I'm really unreasonable and can't be talked down. Although I can usually be talked into going to inpatient. That's a good thing.

Oh yeah Castillo, in the DSM IV it says at least 4x a year is rapid cycling. This is already my 3 known cycle this year.

I agree I need to talk to my pdoc. I don't know he was aware of my February episode as I never told him but my ECT Dr did note it. I think they talk but I'm not sure.


Elie

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April 22, 2014 - 2:37 pm
Thanks Castillo. I appreciate the help. I wish I could stay in bed. I went out and spent $700 that we didn't have! I get really angry and aggressive when manic. I find the smallest thing and focus all my anger on it and on my husband. He says he knows I'm not being myself so he forgives me. I really learn to need to control it as I don't want him to give up on me. And I get physical w him too. At the same time I'm suicidal and have 8 of the depressed symptoms and 14 of the manic symptoms. I'm really unreasonable and can't be talked down. Although I can usually be talked into going to inpatient. That's a good thing.

Oh yeah Castillo, in the DSM IV it says at least 4x a year is rapid cycling. This is already my 3 known cycle this year.

I agree I need to talk to my pdoc. I don't know he was aware of my February episode as I never told him but my ECT Dr did note it. I think they talk but I'm not sure.


Elie

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Prov 3:5-6
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April 22, 2014 - 4:24 pm
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I'm diagnosed as BP1 mixed. I have had at least two episodes in the last year maybe 1 more. The last one kinda snuck up on me. Since I work I will use fmla if I'm having a bad day. I try to turn my energies towards something else, housework, reorganizing, etc. this doesn't always work. My roommate knows the signs and is good about staying out of my way. I am trying to get better about paying all my bills when I get paid so I know that there isn't any money to spend extra on, not that that hasn't stopped me before.

I know that feeling when you are irritated and mad at the littlest thing, the cat rubbing on you, the jar that you can't open. Yelling at drivers as you go down the road. Sometimes I'm afraid I'm gonna get pulled over for acting crazy. At the same time you are so sad and depressed you want to lay down and stop existing. I used to think I wish I had a hole I could just crawl into and have the world stop. I know about the voices. They are outside your head telling you horrible things and calling you names.

If things get too bad I call and make an emergency appt with my therapist or my pdoc. I'd rather go and talk about it and see where I stand than hurt myself or someone else

Blue


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April 22, 2014 - 4:24 pm
I'm diagnosed as BP1 mixed. I have had at least two episodes in the last year maybe 1 more. The last one kinda snuck up on me. Since I work I will use fmla if I'm having a bad day. I try to turn my energies towards something else, housework, reorganizing, etc. this doesn't always work. My roommate knows the signs and is good about staying out of my way. I am trying to get better about paying all my bills when I get paid so I know that there isn't any money to spend extra on, not that that hasn't stopped me before.

I know that feeling when you are irritated and mad at the littlest thing, the cat rubbing on you, the jar that you can't open. Yelling at drivers as you go down the road. Sometimes I'm afraid I'm gonna get pulled over for acting crazy. At the same time you are so sad and depressed you want to lay down and stop existing. I used to think I wish I had a hole I could just crawl into and have the world stop. I know about the voices. They are outside your head telling you horrible things and calling you names.

If things get too bad I call and make an emergency appt with my therapist or my pdoc. I'd rather go and talk about it and see where I stand than hurt myself or someone else

Blue


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April 22, 2014 - 11:21 pm
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Thanks Blue! That's exactly how I feel. I'm supposed to talk to my pdocs nurse tomorrow. I talked to her tonight at like 5pm but she said she needed to check back w the Dr because my anxiety is uncontrollable right now and has been for days. I'll do what she suggested and see how that goes. I have an Appt w my therapist on the 6th. My husband is going too so he can tell her about his concerns about this last episode. We already emailed her all my symptoms so she would know them ahead of time. I had group for depression and anxiety today. Its a skills building class not a process group. She did tell me she got the emails and needs to talk it over w my pdoc before answering me. So that mighttake a couple of days.

Yesterday iI took 2mg of xanax (2x my prescription) at 8 and I was still wide awake until 3am and I got up at 5:30am. That's crazy. Does anyone know of anything OTC that works? I'm not interested in marijuana. I've tried it and don't like the way it makes me feel. Or has anyone tried Valium? I don't want it to knock me out though.


Elie

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Prov 3:5-6
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April 22, 2014 - 11:21 pm
Thanks Blue! That's exactly how I feel. I'm supposed to talk to my pdocs nurse tomorrow. I talked to her tonight at like 5pm but she said she needed to check back w the Dr because my anxiety is uncontrollable right now and has been for days. I'll do what she suggested and see how that goes. I have an Appt w my therapist on the 6th. My husband is going too so he can tell her about his concerns about this last episode. We already emailed her all my symptoms so she would know them ahead of time. I had group for depression and anxiety today. Its a skills building class not a process group. She did tell me she got the emails and needs to talk it over w my pdoc before answering me. So that mighttake a couple of days.

Yesterday iI took 2mg of xanax (2x my prescription) at 8 and I was still wide awake until 3am and I got up at 5:30am. That's crazy. Does anyone know of anything OTC that works? I'm not interested in marijuana. I've tried it and don't like the way it makes me feel. Or has anyone tried Valium? I don't want it to knock me out though.


Elie

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Prov 3:5-6
phoebemeyers
April 23, 2014 - 6:11 pm
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Hi! I actually just got diagnosed with mild bipolar disorder yesterday, so I'm pretty new to the game. It hasn't been specified yet which type I am (1 or 2), or whether I'm "rapid cycling", but my doctor has said that I spend most of my time in a mixed state. I'm fairly certain I'm rapid cycling, as most of my mood changes occur multiple times in one day. In fact, there have only been one or two instances of a euphoric or depressive state lasting for more than two days.

I must say that mood swings are EXHAUSTING (it's this that led me to seek diagnosis in the first place). I just want to feel stable, throughout the entire day, at least! I often feel both mania and depressive feelings simultaneously, like feeling restless and easily distracted while also not wanting to talk to anyone and having a cycle of negative thoughts in my head. Occasionally, I can actually, I don't know, see or perceive a mood swing coming on. There will usually be no trigger, I'm just sitting when all of a sudden I just feel this wave of sadness come over me and I'm completely powerless to it.

I'm just beginning treatment, so I'm not sure of many good coping strategies yet, but I'm keeping my ears open to advice and for other people in a similar boat as me!


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April 23, 2014 - 6:11 pm
Hi! I actually just got diagnosed with mild bipolar disorder yesterday, so I'm pretty new to the game. It hasn't been specified yet which type I am (1 or 2), or whether I'm "rapid cycling", but my doctor has said that I spend most of my time in a mixed state. I'm fairly certain I'm rapid cycling, as most of my mood changes occur multiple times in one day. In fact, there have only been one or two instances of a euphoric or depressive state lasting for more than two days.

I must say that mood swings are EXHAUSTING (it's this that led me to seek diagnosis in the first place). I just want to feel stable, throughout the entire day, at least! I often feel both mania and depressive feelings simultaneously, like feeling restless and easily distracted while also not wanting to talk to anyone and having a cycle of negative thoughts in my head. Occasionally, I can actually, I don't know, see or perceive a mood swing coming on. There will usually be no trigger, I'm just sitting when all of a sudden I just feel this wave of sadness come over me and I'm completely powerless to it.

I'm just beginning treatment, so I'm not sure of many good coping strategies yet, but I'm keeping my ears open to advice and for other people in a similar boat as me!


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April 24, 2014 - 1:54 am
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My best coping advice is if it works then use it if not don't waste your time on it .

Read all the books you can find on bipolar from the library both self help and other peoples stories that will give you a good idea of how other people cope with bipolar .


Try and stay on a strict sleep schedule it helps to keep things simple and predictable.
Also remove all dyes additives and junk foods from diet it helps a lot I eat a lot of whole foods and home cooked meals since changing my diet and cutting all the junk out it has made a huge difference I feel better and also sleep better , I removed soda and fruit juices .

I drink a lot of green tea with mint and only a bit of coffee I still have cake occasionally and when I do it's made from scratch .

Try and divide your personal care and household chores into 3 groups Daily , weekly and as needed it helps .

Journaling and mood tracking also help if have any questions just ask .



Medications for March 25, 2014 to April 24, 2014
04-06-2014 - Present:Zatha, 1 glass in am. once a day

“Verily, with hardship there is relief.” (94:6)

“Peace be upon you, because you peresevered in patience! Excellent indeed is the final home!” (13:24)

“O’ you who believe! Seek help in patience and the Prayer.” (2:153)
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April 24, 2014 - 1:54 am
My best coping advice is if it works then use it if not don't waste your time on it .

Read all the books you can find on bipolar from the library both self help and other peoples stories that will give you a good idea of how other people cope with bipolar .


Try and stay on a strict sleep schedule it helps to keep things simple and predictable.
Also remove all dyes additives and junk foods from diet it helps a lot I eat a lot of whole foods and home cooked meals since changing my diet and cutting all the junk out it has made a huge difference I feel better and also sleep better , I removed soda and fruit juices .

I drink a lot of green tea with mint and only a bit of coffee I still have cake occasionally and when I do it's made from scratch .

Try and divide your personal care and household chores into 3 groups Daily , weekly and as needed it helps .

Journaling and mood tracking also help if have any questions just ask .



Medications for March 25, 2014 to April 24, 2014
04-06-2014 - Present:Zatha, 1 glass in am. once a day

“Verily, with hardship there is relief.” (94:6)

“Peace be upon you, because you peresevered in patience! Excellent indeed is the final home!” (13:24)

“O’ you who believe! Seek help in patience and the Prayer.” (2:153)
Lively1
April 24, 2014 - 2:15 pm
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I agree with dpressed! Read, read, read. It really does helpto know what has worked for others. Use what works for you and discard the rest.

Cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy have helped me tremendously. Most therapists are familiar with CBT but not all have experience with DBT as it is a newer therapy. I would ask if I was you.

I hope you get the help you need. In addition to a good sleep schedule and good for you food add exercise daily if possible. That has really helped me. And all I can do is walk.


Elie

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Prov 3:5-6
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April 24, 2014 - 2:15 pm
I agree with dpressed! Read, read, read. It really does helpto know what has worked for others. Use what works for you and discard the rest.

Cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy have helped me tremendously. Most therapists are familiar with CBT but not all have experience with DBT as it is a newer therapy. I would ask if I was you.

I hope you get the help you need. In addition to a good sleep schedule and good for you food add exercise daily if possible. That has really helped me. And all I can do is walk.


Elie

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Prov 3:5-6
shaz71
April 24, 2014 - 3:39 pm
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Phoebe your symptoms sound a lot like mine. Do you have bipolar in your family ? My mum is type 1 bipolar. Do you have anxiety with yours ? I seem to have depression with anxiety but i am not sure if the anxiety is a form of mania. I have mixed states as well. At the moment I am on 2 antidepressant. Seeing a psychiatrist for the first time in 2 weeks.



Current medications as of 04-24-2014
03-30-2014 - Present: sertraline, 100mg. one a day
04-01-2014 - Present: mirtazapine, 15mg. one at night

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April 24, 2014 - 3:39 pm
Phoebe your symptoms sound a lot like mine. Do you have bipolar in your family ? My mum is type 1 bipolar. Do you have anxiety with yours ? I seem to have depression with anxiety but i am not sure if the anxiety is a form of mania. I have mixed states as well. At the moment I am on 2 antidepressant. Seeing a psychiatrist for the first time in 2 weeks.



Current medications as of 04-24-2014
03-30-2014 - Present: sertraline, 100mg. one a day
04-01-2014 - Present: mirtazapine, 15mg. one at night

phoebemeyers
April 24, 2014 - 4:24 pm
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Thanks for the great tips depressed! And CookE my next meeting is next week, and I'll bring up the dialectical behavior therapy then, it sounds interesting. Do the majority of bipolar patients rely solely on medication and mood tracking? That's what my psychiatrist is recommending, no talking therapy. I'm supposed to start Lithium soon, but I'm a bit nervous about taking serious medication like that.

shaz71, I do have bipolar in my family. In fact, that's a main reason I looked my symptoms more seriously than just "normal" teenage mood swings. My uncle is severely bipolar, not in treatment. My other uncle and aunt on the same same side are both clinically depressed, as was my grandmother, but not my mother (seems the gene skipped her and went to me). I do experience minor anxiety, but it's usually more prominent in my depressive states than manic. If you're concerned definitely ask your psychiatrist for insight on whether your anxiety is connected with manic states or just another layer of depression. I've recognized only one extended manic period, identified by the fact that I couldn't sit still or concentrate and was insanely hyper for four days despite only getting 3 or 4 hours of sleep a night. If you experience anything like this along with anxiety it could well be a manic episode. Hope it goes well!


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April 24, 2014 - 4:24 pm
Thanks for the great tips depressed! And CookE my next meeting is next week, and I'll bring up the dialectical behavior therapy then, it sounds interesting. Do the majority of bipolar patients rely solely on medication and mood tracking? That's what my psychiatrist is recommending, no talking therapy. I'm supposed to start Lithium soon, but I'm a bit nervous about taking serious medication like that.

shaz71, I do have bipolar in my family. In fact, that's a main reason I looked my symptoms more seriously than just "normal" teenage mood swings. My uncle is severely bipolar, not in treatment. My other uncle and aunt on the same same side are both clinically depressed, as was my grandmother, but not my mother (seems the gene skipped her and went to me). I do experience minor anxiety, but it's usually more prominent in my depressive states than manic. If you're concerned definitely ask your psychiatrist for insight on whether your anxiety is connected with manic states or just another layer of depression. I've recognized only one extended manic period, identified by the fact that I couldn't sit still or concentrate and was insanely hyper for four days despite only getting 3 or 4 hours of sleep a night. If you experience anything like this along with anxiety it could well be a manic episode. Hope it goes well!


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April 24, 2014 - 5:50 pm
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Phoebe, I have been on lithium for about 8 years. It upset my stomach initially but basically no problems with it. I always thought of lithium as a more "natural" med. It has been my constant. I have been on other things that I had more side effects with and seemed more serious, to me at least.
I am a little surprised your dr wouldn't want you in therapy, or did I misunderstand that? My drs are pretty much adamant that I am in therapy. To them it is a balance of meds, therapy and me doing what I can for myself (good sleep habits, eating well, exercising).
For me, mixed states are the worst thing. It is like an angry kind of manic. I have the typical depression, the happy manic and then the mixed. Then top it all off with anxiety! I think therapy (CBT for me, not currently but in the past) helped my anxiety more then meds.
Good luck! Hope you stick with us and update us on how it is going.


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April 24, 2014 - 5:50 pm
Phoebe, I have been on lithium for about 8 years. It upset my stomach initially but basically no problems with it. I always thought of lithium as a more "natural" med. It has been my constant. I have been on other things that I had more side effects with and seemed more serious, to me at least.
I am a little surprised your dr wouldn't want you in therapy, or did I misunderstand that? My drs are pretty much adamant that I am in therapy. To them it is a balance of meds, therapy and me doing what I can for myself (good sleep habits, eating well, exercising).
For me, mixed states are the worst thing. It is like an angry kind of manic. I have the typical depression, the happy manic and then the mixed. Then top it all off with anxiety! I think therapy (CBT for me, not currently but in the past) helped my anxiety more then meds.
Good luck! Hope you stick with us and update us on how it is going.


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May 1, 2014 - 8:32 pm
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I only recently started what I think are probably mixed episodes. I mean I cry easily; but at the same time I can be very reactive. and very anxious I found a doctor who suggested using a low dose of two mood stabilizers along with the MAOI patch (ensam?). First, I have stopped prozac. I can't go on the MAOI for 6 weeks. In the meantime, I started TMS treatment today. I'm pretty much desperate as I cannot remain effective at work at this rate for much longer. This doctor also turned me on to what I consider now my favorite website on bipolar at www.psycheducation.org. Check it out.


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May 1, 2014 - 8:32 pm
I only recently started what I think are probably mixed episodes. I mean I cry easily; but at the same time I can be very reactive. and very anxious I found a doctor who suggested using a low dose of two mood stabilizers along with the MAOI patch (ensam?). First, I have stopped prozac. I can't go on the MAOI for 6 weeks. In the meantime, I started TMS treatment today. I'm pretty much desperate as I cannot remain effective at work at this rate for much longer. This doctor also turned me on to what I consider now my favorite website on bipolar at www.psycheducation.org. Check it out.


Lively1
May 1, 2014 - 10:55 pm
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Thanks Regina,
I will check it out.


Elie

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May 1, 2014 - 10:55 pm
Thanks Regina,
I will check it out.


Elie

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Prov 3:5-6
TayyTayy
May 13, 2014 - 9:04 pm
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Yes I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder 1 mixed state and rapid cycling. Some days I have good manic days where I feel like I am on top of the world and can accomplish anything.. I can't stop talking.. I talk just to fill silence and most of the time people have no idea what I am talking about... I like those days..

other days I have bad manic days which go from irritability and shakes and feeling somewhat okay but the slightest thing will set off the depression.. then I am crying for no reason and am unable to stop and then something else willset off my manic mood and I end up spending tons money on crap I dont need or ever use. And all of this is withina day.



Medications for April 13, 2014 to May 13, 2014
05-09-2014 - Present:adderol, 10mg. as needed
05-09-2014 - Present:lamictal, 100mg. once a day
01-13-2014 - Present:hydroxyzine, 10mg. as needed
01-13-2014 - Present:hydroxyzine, 10mg. as needed
05-13-2012 - 05-09-2014:adderol, 10 mg. three times per day
04-26-2014 - 05-08-2014:lamictal, 50mg. once a day
01-13-2014 - Present:hydroxyzine, 10mg. as needed
05-13-2012 - 05-09-2014:adderol, 10 mg. three times per day
01-13-2014 - Present:hydroxyzine, 10mg. as needed
05-13-2012 - 05-09-2014:adderol, 10 mg. three times per day
04-11-2014 - 04-25-2014:lamictal, 25mg. once a day
01-13-2014 - Present:hydroxyzine, 10mg. as needed
05-13-2012 - 05-09-2014:adderol, 10 mg. three times per day

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TayyTayy
May 13, 2014 - 9:04 pm
Yes I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder 1 mixed state and rapid cycling. Some days I have good manic days where I feel like I am on top of the world and can accomplish anything.. I can't stop talking.. I talk just to fill silence and most of the time people have no idea what I am talking about... I like those days..

other days I have bad manic days which go from irritability and shakes and feeling somewhat okay but the slightest thing will set off the depression.. then I am crying for no reason and am unable to stop and then something else willset off my manic mood and I end up spending tons money on crap I dont need or ever use. And all of this is withina day.



Medications for April 13, 2014 to May 13, 2014
05-09-2014 - Present:adderol, 10mg. as needed
05-09-2014 - Present:lamictal, 100mg. once a day
01-13-2014 - Present:hydroxyzine, 10mg. as needed
01-13-2014 - Present:hydroxyzine, 10mg. as needed
05-13-2012 - 05-09-2014:adderol, 10 mg. three times per day
04-26-2014 - 05-08-2014:lamictal, 50mg. once a day
01-13-2014 - Present:hydroxyzine, 10mg. as needed
05-13-2012 - 05-09-2014:adderol, 10 mg. three times per day
01-13-2014 - Present:hydroxyzine, 10mg. as needed
05-13-2012 - 05-09-2014:adderol, 10 mg. three times per day
04-11-2014 - 04-25-2014:lamictal, 25mg. once a day
01-13-2014 - Present:hydroxyzine, 10mg. as needed
05-13-2012 - 05-09-2014:adderol, 10 mg. three times per day

chewbacca
May 15, 2014 - 8:55 am
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Hey everyone, I might be a bit late to the party on this topic. I got diagnosed with bipolar type 1 rapid cycling last June, I lucked out with a really good pdoc that specializes in bipolar and lucked out with meds that worked right away so I got a good jump start on things. What I found really helped was making sure you have a good support system, may it be friends, family, or sites like this. Another huge aspects of keeping the rapid cycling at bay is not eating a ton of sugar and junk food, once I cut all that out it made my life so much easier. Exercising is also really helpful for keeping rapid cycling down, I have been off my Trileptal for just about 2 months, and my Latuda since Christmas. I go for 20 min walks at least 2 times a day and do yoga for 20 min 3 times a day. And that new lifestyle of exercise and eating healthier is helping me better then my meds according to my pdoc and my family. Don't get me wrong I still eat junk food, just not everyday, all day long.



Current medications as of 05-15-2014
06-15-2013 - Present: Lorazepam, 0.5 mg. Up to four times a dat
06-15-2013 - Present: Nabilone, 1mg. Once a day at bedtime
06-22-2013 - Present: Zopiclone, 7.5mg. Once at bed time
05-14-2014 - Present: Dexedrine , 30mg. Once per day

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chewbacca
chewbacca
May 15, 2014 - 8:55 am
Hey everyone, I might be a bit late to the party on this topic. I got diagnosed with bipolar type 1 rapid cycling last June, I lucked out with a really good pdoc that specializes in bipolar and lucked out with meds that worked right away so I got a good jump start on things. What I found really helped was making sure you have a good support system, may it be friends, family, or sites like this. Another huge aspects of keeping the rapid cycling at bay is not eating a ton of sugar and junk food, once I cut all that out it made my life so much easier. Exercising is also really helpful for keeping rapid cycling down, I have been off my Trileptal for just about 2 months, and my Latuda since Christmas. I go for 20 min walks at least 2 times a day and do yoga for 20 min 3 times a day. And that new lifestyle of exercise and eating healthier is helping me better then my meds according to my pdoc and my family. Don't get me wrong I still eat junk food, just not everyday, all day long.



Current medications as of 05-15-2014
06-15-2013 - Present: Lorazepam, 0.5 mg. Up to four times a dat
06-15-2013 - Present: Nabilone, 1mg. Once a day at bedtime
06-22-2013 - Present: Zopiclone, 7.5mg. Once at bed time
05-14-2014 - Present: Dexedrine , 30mg. Once per day

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