I had this experience once when my Aunt died and I was supposed to speak at her funeral. It was crazy... I was high on speaking and getting all my thoughts out on paper and sharing with all, but I was depressed because of her death, and I knew I was coming down from my manic phase. I had spent a lot of time the week prior with her hospice care and her death was expected. It was so bad that I didn't finish up my speech until 10:30 a.m. and I was supposed to be at the church at 11:00 a.m. I was there at 10:50 and looking a little scattered. And the pastor was looking just a little nervous. I think this has been part of my Bipolar for years... living on the edge and just a buck behind schedule!

And... I didn't stop taking my medication. I thought I was doing quite well until two days later I really crashed. But I was back up in my manic phase within the two days and it lasted for six days with little sleep. I crashed then and was really in a funk. I called my pt and they changed my medication right away.

Isn't it scary when we can know what is going on and how much we want to be healthy. Good luck Slick... and I really like your encouraging replies that I see through out the postings.

Have a great day!