How do you guys handle the awful crash after being manic/hypomanic? I mean, being on medications that ACTUALLY help must do something, but I am currently not on anything at the moment.

The past few days have been absolute hell. They truly have been. I've had a bag packed with clothes and toiletries and have actually gotten ready to leave and go to the ER because I knew I was a danger to myself. I managed to get through the past few nights (with a LOT of support and supervision from my family). I'm also currently tapering off Prozac after being on it for 3 years, but I didn't think it could have THIS bad of an effect. Is it possible that this is also part of that?

If I ever get to that point again, should I just seek help? How much does medication make a difference? What do you guys do to get through the bad depressive episodes?

Thanks guys.