Yes. I've had really severe Mixed Episodes (which are the worst), but I do get states of mind where I have symptoms of depression and mania occurring at once, without it falling into the most severe category. I'd consider it a Mild Mixed State, although it still feels worse than mild when it is happening. Usually this state leads to even worse things, unless my medication is adjusted. Even if it's just a PRN plan temporarily in place, to help bring me back down.
When I am at my worst point, I am losing touch with reality and feeling the world will end. During a mixed state where I am not quite at that point, I still feel irritable, depressed, experience racing thoughts that interfere with life, anxiety, reaching my breaking point, but not at the stage of falling completely apart yet when in a milder state. I do get a lot of intrusive thoughts and become impulsive during mild states though. It's when I'm barely holding on, but still trying my best to get through the day, although I am very much in pain still. Seasonal patterns sometimes have an effect on me too.
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