i am a rapid cycler often in a mixed state. i like that term 'black mania' it describes it. or maybe 'black lightening.' when i rapid cycle i go through dramatic switches in mood at least twice a day. i wake up with tons of energy, a huge list of all i want to accomplish, uncaffeinated energy;and after a few hours i get down and cant do things like showering or going out to the grocery store and i blow the list off. my suicide attempts are always in the dpressive phase