Rapid cycling is define as more than 4 distinct episodes in a 12 month period. Lots of people if followed over time can and will cycle to the rapid cycle "definition. " at times , other 12 month periods it might be 3 episodes.

Some doctors are quick to "label" someone a rapid cycling BP , others like my Pdoc is like "meh" about it, If I were to start having an episode every month he would probably give me the "label"

Regardless the treatment is basically the same , treat the symptoms.

My episodes are not all happy rainbow puppies, Mine are angry hateful,irritation from hell type deals.

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