Too often, when you realize its "here" its too late. Kind of like ovulating and trying to get pregnant- by the time you see your temperature is "up", its a day too late. By the time you realize you're manic, its too late. You're being carried along this path. By the time the room starts melting, you can barely go tell a supervisor, nevermind try to work during this. When voices start talking to you, its distracting- to say the least! When I'm in a mixed state, I can hardly stand to be concious!