I'm starting another mixed episode. It's that weird combination of feeling like you're going to dissolve into tears at any moment mixed with a sort of frenetic irritation and anxiety. The mixed episodes feel worse than either the hypomania or depression. This is when I'm more likely to self-harm. I tried taking my zyprexa early and a diazepam to calm me down. It's not working so far.

What tools or coping strategies do you use to make it through a mixed episode?