I have been dealing with some extreme mixed state symptoms for about 2 months now... and feel completely hopeless. I have had psychotic symptoms, suicidal thoughts, rapid thoughts and speech, difficulty concentrating on anything (which is stressing me out because I'm in college), and extreme irritability. I was recently started on lithium in addition to everything else but it has only been a week and a half and I know it takes some time to work. Should I admit myself to keep my self sane and safe until the lithium takes effect? Im scared to do it for two reasons...missing classes and because my mom lives far away I don't want her worried and overreacting. I don't know what ti do .. I just want to not feel anything right now!