I'm bp 1, but I don't rapid cycle that much. I usually spend months in mania or depression, but the meds have helped shorten those bouts--I have to get them adjusted if I feel the mania or depression coming on. I'm lucky to have a great aggressive meds provider who doesn't let me stay in an episode long due to a recent OD. I see her every 2 weeks right now.
I do have a friend from my support group who is a rapid cycler so I can empathize with you. She sometimes just has to shut herself up in her house with the drapes drawn to get through an episode. I've seen her switch from optimistic to pessimistic in a matter of minutes. Arriving at the support group to having to leave to crawl up in a corner & cry. I don't know how to help her other than listen...--Suzy
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