What Are Mixed Episodes In Bipolar Disorder? | Mental Health 101 | Kati Morton
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While we all have heard people talk about the highs of mania or hypomania, and the lows of bipolar depression, a mixed episode happens when both of these symptoms occur at the same time. Meaning that we feel impulsive, having flights of ideas, not wanting to sleep, but are also irritable, physically exhausted, and hopeless about our future. It’s diagnosed as having met the criteria for a manic or hypomanic episode while also having at least 3 depressive symptoms. I know it’s hard to comprehend how someone could feel both depressed and manic at the same time, since we often think of people swinging from one extreme to the other, but mixed episodes are common (about 40% of those with bipolar disorder will have one) and are actually very uncomfortable. Many of my patients in the hospital and in my private practice have described it as having so much energy but feeling terrible about it. One patient said she wished she could just tear her skin off, it was so unbearable. Because the manic symptoms are so impulsive and erratic, but we also feel depressed or hopeless, this state can be very dangerous. When we feel that low and have the energy to do something about it, suicide attempts go up, which is why any mental health professional will be watching us closely if they think we are in the midst of a mixed episode. It can also be dangerous to our bank account and our relationships because we can impulsively spend, have casual sexual encounters, and even look to argue or fight with those we love. Which is why it’s important that we let our treatment team know what we are experiencing so that they can help us manage the symptoms before anything bad happens. On average these episodes last for at least a week, but sometimes 2 weeks or longer. So the sooner we speak up and reach out the better.
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Introduction 0:00 - 0:18
Mixed episodes explanation 0:19 - 2:24
Sponsor message 2:25 - 3:25
What causes bipolar disorder 3:26 - 5:02
What is affected by bipolar disorder 5:03 - 5:49
Therapy: management of bipolar disorder 5:49 - 7:25
Medication: management of bipolar disorder 7:26 - 8:07
WARNING - Bipolar disorder misdiagnosed as major depressive disorder 8:08 - 9:06
Closing notes 9:07 - 9:43
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This is a great video if you are struggling with bipolar disorder, mixed episodes in bipolar disorder, what is bipolar disorder, bipolar disorder support, bipolar disorder therapist, what is bipolar disorder, bipolar disorder therapy, bpd symptoms, mixed episodes in bipolar disorder, bipolar disorder treatment, and so much more!
I've been diagnosed and in treatment for a decade and this video did a significantly better job of explaining the causes and effects of Bipolar than any therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, counselor, doctor, or social worker I've ever had. It’s such a concise answer, it's phenomenal. Thank you for this. It’s already helping myself and loved ones understand better what's physically happening to me, rather than only behavioral/emotional struggles.❤ Also, zoloft sent me to the hospital twice in three months with hypomania, that stuff is no joke if you're Bipolar.
This is a really nice compliment to Kati.
I believe that, I was prescribed Zoloft once for just depression and I couldn't keep control of my emotions or even think straight.
@@CheleBadoo yeah, I'm on welbutrin and Lamictal right now. I've been stable for about 4 years, but for a solid year of that I was a zombie on abilify.
My wife just got out of hospital for the zoloft with Bipolar reasons. Many thanks for both your comment and to Kati for the video
@@FragileFemme mental health meds are so funny and peculiar. That combo of meds made my depression insane!! Glad they are working for you 💪
Its a wired but tired kind of feeling.
Wired but tired. Yes!
For me. I even told me I suffer with what Iv become to know as mixed emotions are the hardest part of it all, and when I turn my anger inwards.
"Having so much energy but feeling terrible about it" is a perfect description.
Exactly
Agreed
1 min in and you have described my mental health to a T, way better than any therapist, counselor, or Psychologist.
No its really frustrating. To feel like I have 10 things on top of each but yet only diagnosis has been lifelong depression.
Me too!
I was diagnosed with Bipolar almost 20 years ago and have never heard of mixed episodes. This was incredibly interesting and describes a lot of my experience perfectly when my meds aren't working and I have breakthrough symptoms.
Whoa! I guess I’ve had plenty of mixed episodes. It’s awful. Want to cry, but I can’t. Great, fantastical, amazing ideas. But I can’t implement them with depression. It’s not fair.
When you said a woman’s mixed episodes were so painful, it made her want to rip her skin off, I was surprised that someone else had my exact same experience.
I'm BP1. I have been having mixed episodes for the last five years. They truly suck. I'm glad my psychiatrist realized I was having these types of episodes. She put me on Latuda which has made my symptoms almost completely diminish. Thank you for all your videos.
My mixed episodes when I was younger made it take a looong time to be diagnosed with bipolar. They said I didn't "swing" far enough and I swing too quickly.
When I finally got diagnosed and got on the right meds, it was a life changer. No more being awake for 4 days. No more forgetting to eat for 2 days. No more being so full of energy, but not being able to do anything about it that I'd pace in the same spot for 4 hours.
Thanks for the informative video!!
Yeah, My bipolar presents as rapid cycling with mixed states...
Thank you for this, I struggle with knowing if I'm in a mixed episode and could point out some times I might have been with this video. I think something interesting is when I'm in one I often think the depressive thoughts are more true because I also feel "up" in other ways if that makes sense. Whereas knowing I'm depressed makes me realize the irrational thoughts are 100% not true.
I made multiple s**cide attempts and most of them in mixed episodes I'm glad you're talking about that
❤❤❤🕊 you're not alone
Sorry to hear that, how long did they last??
@@CasasdeAntigona in general, 2 weeks minimum, not very sure about the maximum
@@salome8327 ufff Salome thanks but mine is lasting 2 months
As someone who has Bipolar Disorder, thank you for talking about this!
Of course!! I hope it's helpful :) xoxo
@@Katimorton I shared this with folks who have had a hard time understanding what I mean when I’ve tried to describe my mixed episodes. I have a hard time describing things well so this definitely helped get the point across! Thank you for all you do! 🖤
@@Katimorton can lithium be effective for mixed episodes ?
Thank you for making this video. I have personally experienced mixed episodes but when I tried talking to a therapist about them I just got a "huh, I never heard of that before". I thought I was just unusual but now I see it's a lot more common than I thought.
I’ve just recently began treatment for Bipolar and I’ve found a lot of comfort in your videos. Thank you so much 💗
This was a great and very informative video. Sometimes it’s hard for me to know what to look out for with myself. I also thought the length of this was perfect because if I get too much info at one it’s hard to remember and process. Truly appreciate you!
Love this video! You’re so great at explaining complicated things
Just listening to your calm voice is so soothing. Also this video is so helpful. ☺
Your efforts are worth appreciating. Thank you!
So helpful to me in understanding my father’s behavior. I didn’t know about mixed episodes before. Thank you for serving up this information with no fear or shame. It helps so much in figuring out what happened and why in my childhood.
You hit a home run. I am going through a mixed episode right now. Thanks
I was in a mixed episode when I visited my psychiatrist for the first time to get diagnosed. I didn't know what it was at the time I was super confused and sort of scared.
Before I understood bipolar better, mostly thanks to this channel, I used to wish I was bipolar, just because only being depressed sucks. Now I see how out of control a person can be while experiencing mania, I feel for those of you that are bipolar and hope you can find help.
Yeah one huge myth about mania is that it’s always euphoric and expansive. My mania first manifested as relentless panic attacks and racing thoughts that felt _very_ dysphoric and distressing.
Thanks for caring. 👍🏽
Thank you for this video. Been struggling more lately and this information really made me feel valid and understanding of what’s happening lately. Thank you! ❤❤❤
Your content is such a good resource. Thank you for explaining how Shari's can push us artificially into a mania.
Super insightful. Thank you
I actually loved this sponsorship because it’s something I want! :)
Thank you you for this. This is validating
Wow you described that really well. Your videos just keep getting better. So informative. 😊 Can you do an updated video on GAD? Thanks Kati!
Thank you Kati, your videos help me understand my friends better as well as how to interact with them better to help them if I can. 👍💖😎
Wow. I think a big part of my problem might be having mixed episodes. I've never given it enough of a thought. Going to talk to my therapist about that. Thanks for making a video on this!!!❤
Wow. I've never even heard about this and I've been diagnosed with bipolar for 2 and a half years. This could really explain a lot.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart
Thank you, that was very helpful!!
I have been recently diagnosed with Bipolar. This video is really helping me understand my condition. Thanks a lot
Your videos help me understand so much more. I was diagnosed Bipolar among other things but Bipolar symptoms are most prevalent. I never understood what exactly Bipolar meant. I never pinpointed my own symptoms enough to see them. Thank you for this video especially.
Hi Kati,
Could you do a video on when we “pufferfish” to protect ourselves.
I’ve been doing this A LOT lately, even with my support team. I’m just so scared I’ll get hurt and they’ll leave if I say/do something wrong. I really want to stop doing this, but how?!
Thank you for all that you do! X really appreciate this video
I have autism, bipolar disorder, and anxiety, and I happen to have mixed episodes. I would describe it as almost feeling like an agitated or angry depression. I start getting very pissed off by things I ideally shouldn't be getting angry about. It sucks when I feel that way.
Thank you so much Kati for this video, i have mood swings from time to time, but i don't have bipolar, yet my bf was diagnosed with it this year, still we're not sure, but life's really hard on him these days.
do you have any tips on how to help your partner in these low or high or mixed moods, and what to do and not to do? Im doing my best to be a comfortable safe person for him, and thank you once again💗
In my experience brain speed/energy operates completely independently from emotional extremes (euphoria/dysphoria) so I differentiate ‘mixed’ as either ‘dysphoric mania’ or ‘euphoric depression’.
There’s a huge difference between the two, and I’ve never heard a professional talk about euphoric depression so I’m guessing nothing’s being taught about it. Also here in the UK I’ve never met a nurse or psychiatrist who could successfully identify mixed states, they’re so invested in euphoric mania/dysphoric depression. I even went to a workshop on bipolar where the facilitator skipped dysphoric mania completely. I asked why, she said ‘I thought it’s not a big problem, is it?’ Half the room instantly shouted “YES It IS!!”
I’d also like to take issue with the arbitrary ‘at least a week’ duration. If I get manic I know instantly, it’s nothing like happiness or sadness or any other kind of normal. Serious loss of insight only comes later, once I’m completely sleep deprived. I can wreck my life in a weekend, but can’t get anyone to help because it’s not been a week yet🤬
I'm currently pursuing a bipolar 2 diagnosis with my doctors, learning about hypomania and starting to track my moods to better understand the mania symptoms I feel, which are miniscule in comparison to the depression I'm experiencing. I mentioned you and this video to my therapist today, and after watching this after my session it's definitely giving me some more clarity on what I've been experiencing. I still don't know for sure, but it's seeming like a likely diagnosis for sure.
Thank you for the video
Great video I don't have bipolar but I'm on a mood stabilizer which does help me from getting really depressed
Thank you Katie for this. I’m finishing my nurse diploma. I want to work in mental health.
Ive recently been diagnosed with bipolar1, i mostly experience mixed episodes. Im currently in the middle of a mixed episode. It feels isolating
I’m 63 and was only diagnosed a few years ago. You are so right about mixed episodes being destructive.
You know, my mom is 62. She was diagnosed. I think maybe six years ago
I'm certain she's almost had problems before then but she won't take her medicine
She says the medicine that they have. It causes damage to your organs when you're older
Is this true? Do you have side effects because you take the medicine
I don't know because I have CPTSD
I had a great medication 5 years and it's never caused any problems to my body
Answer I wish I could have taken it in my twenties and thirties.
Suffered a lot because I didn't have access to medical care. Until I went to taiwan.
But I too was told the same thing that medication destroys your organs
From what I understand though the percentage is very low. And i'm bothered to tell me that.
I'm back in California now. And i'm going to try to get medication here through medical
I just wish my mom would take her medicine
Let me talk I swear it's almost like she's always having mixed episodes
I'm experiencing this right now. An SSRI and Anxiolytic sent me into a mixed episode. It took a while to figure it out because the activation feeling felt like anxiety until it became full blown mania. It is truly miserable. Thanks for sharing!
It gets harder and harder to differentiate Bipolar and Borderline everyday
Yah, I've been misdiagnosed with Major Depression by my last therapist or Psychiatrist, whichever. But my new therapist says it's Bipolar Type 2. The struggle and frustration is real!
This channel and going to a mental behavioral clinic helped me alot to begin my journey of self improvement. I feel that I want to try therapy. Hopefully, I will find a therapist that I simply click with. Even when times I difficult, I will feel that I am trying my best. For the present, that's enough.
I'm glad you shared this. I have a bipolar condition that presents itself as rapid cycling with mixed states. I am starting my own TH-cam channel sharing the skills and tools I use to successfully live with my bipolar condition. Thanks for doing this channel. I am learning a lot!
Of course!! And I am so glad it's been so informational :) xoxo
@@Katimorton any suggestions for a new TH-cam in the mental health space?
I have ALL the mixed episodes. It’s the worst! Thank you for this video. It was wonderful, as always. (This is Jori C by the way - I just changed my account name, not my real name.) I didn’t realize the gray matter was decreased if bipolar is left untreated. That has certainly been my experience though - I can think much more clearly when I’m treated. And I don’t think it’s simply the control of the illness. I feel … smarter. But I also know from school that the longer you let your brain remain sick, the more it wants to stay that way. So I never had problems with wanting to stop my medication.
Your house is gorgeous!! You look happy. And what a pretty dress! I hope everything is going great with you and Sean. Tell him hello. Take care y’all! 💙
Hi Kati ! I'm struggling right know with a mixt episode. I was rushed in the psychatric hospital in may by my family after expressing suicidal thoughts. Since then I'm hype or really down. It is the most severe episode I had since I was diagnosed.... My thoughts are racing, I spent almost 500$ in 3 days and hate myself for this and putting my loved ones through all of it.... My psychiatrist changed my treatment, fingers crossed it will get better soon. Thanks for educating people on mental health. Take care ! ❤️
I feel alot better than I used to, but I remember subbing to this channel when I was in a dark place. Thanks Kati :)
I am so glad you are feeling so much better!!! So glad I could be there when you needed!! xoxo
please make a video on people with bipolar who do active jobs and how can we handle them @kati
Thanks for this. I have BP disorder and had no idea until I did some stupid dangerous stuff and almost ruined my marriage. I got help and was shocked with my diagnosis. But it makes sense. So thankful for my meds. I'm not on lithium but my meds work good.
Could you make a video over your thoughts on social workers as clinicians?
Kati could you please do a video on Neuro feedback and how it can help give information about mental illness
Kati can you do a video on the importance of finding the right therapist that practices the right therapy, if you haven’t already
You never had natural light in the old apartment. It makes the videos look really nice. I bet you love having big windows with something nice to look out on now!
Oh, and nobody dancing with boots on your ceiling!
The meditation Frog is back!!! That really made my day 😂🐸😂
Helpful, despite the fact that I've had meds managed for over 20 years. Always learning.
I had a mixed episode shortly after my first manic one/diagnosis. It was the scariest, most turbulent time in my life. A simple explanation like this would’ve helped so much in figuring out what the hell was going on in my head. I’m on lithium and a handful of other things. It has saved my life.
how long it tool to go away?
This diagnosis is often misdiagnosed as major depression with anxiety features with unseasoned psychiatrists / nps
Stop pushing cbd . It hasnt been well studied and isnt controlled in terms of quality. There was a study that came out a month or so ago that tested melatonin cbd gummies for multiple brands found absurd levels of all ingredients . You better believe that affects your mood
this was good thanks for doing this and happy 4th of july to you
Wow, this sounds like when my unmanaged ADD symptoms make me depressed and feel like a bad person.
Great video! I could see these symptoms in people with anxiety and depression. Where they feel wired and tired or wired and depressed. Do you agree? Thx
Definitely feel this a lot
Research shows that those who present mostly with mixed symptoms are much less likely to be lithium responders. It appears lithium is more effective for those with "classic" bipolar.
Kati your looks lovely straight and I like your lip gloss also as always I watch videos even if I don't suffer from Bipolar I like listening and learning about other Mental health issues
I wanted to say that but worry I would sound superficial.. ! Her hair looks beautiful in this video, so shiny and healthy and more blonde than usual. 👱💕
I think she doesn't always straighten it because the irons damage the hair , that's why it always looks so lovely and sleek when she does straighten it!
@@Georgia.J hello nice to see someone reply to my comment as usually I just listen and watch kati s video s iv been following her channel for a long time and always watch her AKA and sometimes opinions that don't matter podcast I don't always watch these videos unless shes talking about depression or anxiety because I can understand and relate to them I always compliment kati on her hair or if she has any lip gloss on I'd like to say I'm a part of the kati health community but honestly I'm quite sometimes I know your reply was about how kati looked in this video but nice to of met you though I'll say hi if I see your name next time 🙂
@@nikkimckay860 Nice to meet you too 😊🌷 xx I think Kati is lovely, very professional but personable, she puts her viewers at ease whilst discussing some pretty heavy topics. I do suffer from some mental health issues so find her videos really helpful 🌝
I don't normally comment on Kati's looks tbh although she is very pretty 👱, I just noticed she looked especially nice in this video and your comment said what I was thinking!
Take Care and it was refreshing to speak to someone so nice. Georgia xx🌞
Welcome to my world! I have bipolar 1 and mixed episodes are common for me. Usually, I just avoid people.I stay home and write poems while chugging coffee. Occasionally I see a shadow out of the corner of my eye.
How do I cope? I call my doctor and they put in a prescription for me. Otherwise, I ride it out. Suicidal ideation happens often out of the blue for no reason. Since I was diagnosed in my 20's and I am now in my 50's, I am he to this.
I absolutely cannot take SSRI’s or any other antidepressant, other than Trazodone, or I experience the worst manic or mixed episodes ever. The worst and most dangerous episodes I’ve ever had were when I was treated for depression without a mood stabilizer or antipsychotic. But now I’m on an antipsychotic, Zyprexa and have been able to get off of my mood stabilizer and use Trazodone. It’s been a life saver. My psych said it’s one of the only antidepressants known not to induce mania because it’s also a sedative (and other reasons of how specifically it works on the brain). I’ve had great luck with it. No episodes, good sleep, and helps with anxiety. Just wanted to share because I’ve literally tried everything on the market because my depression was so bad but I couldn’t take anything for it because it sent me way off in the other direction and finally found something that didn’t.
Hello Katie,
What is your opinion of free counselors? How do I know if I'm seeing a decent therapist? How long does it take to be seen as possibly having bipolar, and how do I bring it up to my counselor?
I'm brazilian and diagnosticaded as bipolar for over 10 years now but there's not much content in portuguese about it (and the few that we have i already consumided it) so i'm here (even i'm not fluent in english) to learn more about this disease. Thanks for sharing with us.
vc está passando por episódio misto? estou aqui pela mesma finalidade. Se sim, demora a passar?
Não falo o português muito bem mais posso intentar traduzir coisas o artículos pra vc
@@bruna1740 estava. Demorou um pouco nas vezes que tive, teve vez que demorou mais de um mês mas teve vez que durou poucas semanas, depende do caso
@@hannahfish2985 agradeço muito, seria muito útil pra mim!
I am bipolar 2 and I know these mixe episodes well. Although I must say they don't feel as bad as a depressive episode.
Thank you! I have been medicated for depression for many years. I was also married for 37 years. Recently, my MD changed my diagnosis to a more severe form of depression and my license to drive a school bus was 're-classified' and I needed annual medicals. During the pandemic, I could not get a medical evaluation and I am now a car driver only! That is not a problem. My problem has more to do with "Narcissisms". My EX! I have entered a program called NARP, Narcisstic Abuse Recovery Program. I am feeling much better about myself, in fact starting to believe my "Depression" had more to do with my life situation. While I have continued my medication, is it time to have this reviewed again?
I was diagnosed with Bipolar 1 Mixed, with rapid cycling. That was back in the year 1995. I was given Lithium, Prozac and Ativan and over time, I was taken off Prozac because it seemed to exacerbate my manic episodes. Now, at age 66, I am not taking Lithium due to the fact I developed elevations in creatinine. I am now taking Hydroxyzine HCL 25 mg at bedtime but this has not reduced my instances of mania or depression over the past few years. I have been through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and once was prescribed Seroquel but it had negative side-effects. Due to Covid-19 I began to socially isolate since 2019 and seldom go anywhere. I have basically become a recluse. It was suggested by my primary care doctor that I should see a therapist but I am reluctant because I have deep fears of the possible side-effects of any anti-psychotic medicines. I have developed a social phobia. I feel anxiety every time I go out in the world. I need advice.
This is the earliest I've been able to catch a video from you right after an upload lol. Hopefully I can be the first to comment next time, but going into the topic of this video bipolar disorder and mixed episodes sounds like a horrifying experience for anybody who suffers from it. I don't suffer from this disorder myself but just thinking about what those that have it go through, my heart pours out for them.
Yes it sucks. Had my first experience in college and had to be hospitalized (awake for 7 days). Since that time I've been medicated and haven't had another extreme episode like that.
Well this explains a lot. 🤦♀️The last few months have been like this.
Last time I had a mixed episode I knew I wanted to jump out a plane, I just didn’t know if I wanted to use a parachute or not. I can handle the up and the down but mixed episodes are the absolute worst. It’s an experience that is really impossible to understand from the outside, even living with bipolar didn’t prepare me for my first mixed episode and unmedicated bipolar is crazy enough.
this is exactly how i have been feeling for the past 3 weeks yet my therapist does not think that i have bipolar as well
I am in a mixed state right now. I was released from a psychiatric hospital 3 days ago. I was admitted voluntarily, but on the strong advice of my psychiatrist. I am sleeping enough, but on a highly irregular schedule. I am definitely drinking enough, simply because I am pretty thirsty. I am eating enough, on a pretty regular schedule, but ofc based upon when I sleep/wake up.
I am bipolar type 2 and are thus in a hypomanic state, but my depression is quite severe.
I am in the process of increasing the dose of my mood stabilizer and also get some more professional help. I do not know what, but likely therapy.
Any advice on how to handle my mixed state are fine. But I could use some further advice on how to handle this/get out of this mixed state. Words of encouragement are also highly appreciated!
I have bipolar disorder 1 so good this episode
Could you please tell me difference between Manic and Hypomanic ??
I have these episodes all the time
Kinda describes how I've been feeling every day
This is exactly what im feeling right now. I have no idea that to do
Oh, Gee. I'm definitely in a mixed episode, also I had them before. Didn't know it could be a part/sign of Bipolar (I don't know if I have it).
Kati you look fresh and alive! :)
I have bipolar and I didn't even know this was a thing and this has been me lately I thought I was just crazy lol
you're glowing :)
My mania last night was insane and I was all over the place. I figured i would grad my water jugs and do arms curl until i was wore out and it worked cause i was tired and ready for bed about 20 mins later.
Hi Kati,
Could you do a video on how to know if your teenage siblings are narcissistic and how to deal with them?
Thank you, your videos are great and super helpful!
It's like being bored and not wanting to do anything at the say time, meanwhile y I u so damn annoyed and depressed about eveything.
I am currently in a mixed episode and it's pure hell. I have bipolar 2 and I have borderline as a comorbid as well, so the paranoia is rampant, and I haven't been sleeping, I feel run down and wired , I want to spend what little money I have on nothing useful, impulse spending is my goto now that I am soberish (I have had a mini relapse during this spell) then feel ashamed for even window shopping. I am paused at 1:30 and shaking with both tears of validation and overwhelming anxiety. I can't stand the constant screaming thoughts, like there's 8 of me all fighting in my head. Beside where I am typing this comment is the recommended video for Maladaptive Daydreaming, I have cPTSD and I have been finding myself just staring at the wall for sometimes hours, to avoid that I have been figuring out tik tok because it's like a constant new laugh every minute, but then the dopamine crash hits (reminds me of my Ecstasy abusing days) and it's back to staring at the wall. I know that this is primarily because I let some people who weren't healthy for my mental health into my life and I stopped taking all my medications on schedule then ended getting drunk after 3 years sobriety a few days ago. I haven't even pressed play again on the video, but I know once I start to get back into my routine, doing my healthy habits, and taking me medications on time I will start to level off again. OH and also throw a touch of PMDD in the mix, cause the theme in my life is "when it rains, it doesn't pour. It's a goddamned hurricane"
Hi Katie,
I am finding a plethora of information about how to help loved ones with a mental illness. Can you provide some tips on how we, as the family member or partner without the illness, can cope without losing our minds ? I mean that literally. I can't imagine how much the ill person must be suffering and caring about someone who is ill and actively symptomatic can be exhausting especially over time. It starts to really wear you down and your body starts to register this person as unpredictable/unsafe to be around. It starts to wear on the mental and physical health of those around them I am hoping you have some nuggets of wisdom to share. Hugs and many thanks.
I just went through one, the first one I've been able to recognize since being diagnosed. It was freaking awful. If there wasn't stuff under my bed, I would have been hiding under it for 3 days and have my wife slip me some food. It was a few days leading up to it and about a week to fully move past it. Cant wait until the next one 🙄
You're the best
Please can someone tell me how long can this episodes last?
Thanks for this..bipolar here..spot on ..Q.
do you think fibromyalgia and mental health are connected 🤔ty
Can Bipolar Disorder cause rapid cycling daily and even several times a day, where one switches back and forth? Or is Bipolar cycling only every now and then rather than daily?
I'm dx'd bpd and this is me almost all the time.