Interesting , my mixed states usually start off as manic and then become dysphoric as is continues. It usually lasts for months. My biggest accomplishment while mixed is my marathon pacing. I will pace for about 18 hours straight. Wake up with extremely sore legs. When I was in the hospital the psych unit goes around in a circle. And I remember another lady was already pacing it. I was so upset, what was I gonna do. Have a relay pace-a-thon with her??