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Old Mar 20, 2014, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by bumble2u View Post
I am confused, maybe I don't really understand very much about this "illness".

Recently I stopped taking my meds, which according to the world pushed me into mania. My H found out about me not taking meds and is checking I take them. So.. yes things are different I am not seeing triangles and geometry everywhere. Everybody's happy that I am not being such a pain in the arse to live with.

Normally after this kind of thing I would get a huge crash but for some reason I feel really different. I have been thinking about Sui a lot, I am furious a lot (but try to keep it contained), I feel like I am constantly running in my head but I am quiet. I drive at silly speeds in my car with incredibly loud music and no seatbelt. and I will not deliberate on my thoughts here.

I have been quite tearful in my social anxiety and alch sessions which I would never usually show. My H thinks well now I am back on my meds it's all ok. I don't feel ok. I know I am sleeping and all that so I should be fine but if i could switch off the world like a light I would.

I guess I'm wondering if maybe this could be a mixed episode, i don't really know. If it is, what do I do to get out of it?
Hi Verdana,

I've had countless number of episodes (mania, mixed, depression) while taking my meds. Taking your meds is no guarantee of freedom from bipolar symptoms. Meds allegedly reduce the frequency and intensity of episodes. I believe they reduce the frequency, but for me, the intensities have always been just as severe.

As to the description of your symptoms - I'd bet that you're in a mixed state of mind. Your psych may want to change your meds or give you a temporary prescript for a tranquilizer. But I usually just ride my manic and mixed episodes out and clean up the wreckage later.
Thanks for this!
bumble2u