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Originally Posted by bluebicycle
Is it possible for a depressive episode to last only 5 days? I don't get it. But I know I was depressed with the awful feelings, excessive sleep, and suicidal thoughts. I also always feel "pressure"the in my head when depressed, and I had that too. I'm so confused.
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My answer is yes to your question. Maybe not an episode as defined by the DSM, but I think many people with bipolar disorder, including me, have such short-term mood dips and also elevations on occasion, and they can be far more significant than just "normal" mood fluctuations. My experience with these has increased over the years.