Last Friday my boyfriend and i broke up. I was already having a mild mixed episode but over the last few days I have become very unwell. Of course I am upset about the break up but that is not the only reason for my decline. My symptoms are severe agitation, racing thoughts, panic, low mood, irritability and feeling expansive...and of course, heartbreak. It has deteriorated to the point where I am considering going to Emergency as I am feeling self-destructive. My Mum is on her way over now so I am taking all precautions while I still care.

Anyway, can a break-up trigger an episode or am I just reacting to the break-up?