-----I expect my current mixed episode to end when I have resolved some things and feel more secure. My aunt just died from Alz about a month ago just after my mom was diagnosed with same. The grandmother that was most like me had it too. All these women got it in very old age. Nonetheless, I think I started the mixed episode after the initial depression after my aunt died and it has so far lasted about a month. I expect it to end after I have resolved some issues in my life.
I am mostly hypomanic this week, so I am trying to follow my rules for hypomania which are very much like those listed by IRemember... on this board. Try to slow things down, avoid people when possible, one thing at a time, use prns, etc.
What I am going to mention right now is very important. Antidepressants like Wellbutrin are very tricky for bipolars to use and I notice that 2 of you in this thread are taking 150 mgs of bupropion. Tho Wellb is great for the depression end of our bipolar, it can be very problematic if and when it pushes us up into hypomania. I take it also. I tried to phase into latuda instead, but found out that latuda gives me panic attacks. And what is in that same drug category as latuda? Serroquel. Please, please don't panic, Blueberry. I have been trying to find some answers about this. The huge technical book I just ordered on mixed states has arrived. I hope the book will discuss these matters.
Wish I could go visit my friend in Las Vegas (I don't gamble LOL) because its good to chill in a mixed state. However, I want to resolve some things first.
Love you guys. Please be good to yourselves.