Idk about the ultra-rapid cycling bipolar. Mainly because it's still too fast. Ultra-rapid people should have at least 24 hours or so between the changes.
And I have been "chasing my tail" or pretending the issue doesn't exist for years. Mostly because in hypomanic mode I feel like I'm perfectly fine. Twice I was about to start medications and resigned, once literally at the pharmacy's doors.
Now that it got unbearable is when I finally acknowledged the problem.
On the positive side of today, I managed to go out to do some groceries. Feels like I don't have to eat at all when I'm in this state. It will probably pass in a few hours though, so I decided I'd rather have something to eat when my appetite is back.