So I guess I'm having my first mixed episode, well that what my pdoc said. It started over a week and a half ago. I started getting racing thoughts, but only when I was laying in bed trying to fall asleep. And on the night that I did fall asleep, I only slept for maybe 3 hours at the most. Then I woke up one day totally agitated. I had counseling that morning and I couldn't sit still. I finally had to ask my counselor for something to play with to keep my hands busy that way I could sit down and talk. He called my pdoc for me and I got in that same day with her. She changed my meds. She put me on Zyprexa and gave my Xanax for the anxiety.

I guess what I have to ask is when should it start to take effect? I know no one is a doctor on here but what was your experiences with mixed episodes and the Zyprexa? I still haven't been able to sleep more then 3-4 hours a night (even though my pdoc said the Zyprexa would knock my out, it never did) I'm still really agitated although not as anxious. The thoughts have slowed down but they are still there. This is the worst I have ever felt. Kinda like I'm trying to crawl out of my skin Any advice?

Thanks!