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 a 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!