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Originally Posted by Icare dixit
I don't feel irritable all the time. But when more or less manic and when depressed I can be. Mostly when (more or less) depressed.
The irritability of depression has nothing/little to do with the irritability of mania.
Irritability when manic is caused by people not understanding that I'm right, opposing me or not listening carefully enough (mostly due to the speed of talking and lack of focus, rather tangential speech).
The irritability when depressed is because I don't understand myself, the reasons for my problems, and because I feel I can't express myself and be myself.
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As I re-read what I wrote I see it didn't exactly come out right.
Typically, irritability is a symptom of mania. So when I'm having a mixed episode, I'm exhibiting symptoms of both. The irascibility of mania plus the worthlessness/hopelessness of depression.
In any event, not a fun combination.
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Dx: Bipolar I, Mixed Type and ADHD w/ Hyperactivity
Meds: Adderall XR 30 mg, short acting 15, Trazodone 150 mg, Lamictal 400 mg, Xanax .5 mg (as needed).
WARNING! I have ADHD. Expect long winded, off topic responses. Your understanding is appreciated.
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