Mixed seems to be my baseline when I am not stable. I have BP2 but not the usual common depressive cycles that go with 2 typically. I cycle in and out of mixed states frequently when I'm unstable. It is completely and utterly frustrating and exhausting.

I do agree with the previous poster who says mixed states are frequently driven by stress. Unfortunately, I experience high levels of stress alot due to my job, my son's struggles due to his autism and my mother's health issues.