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Originally Posted by Wander
My main type of episode is mixed so I have been through it many, many times. Feeling up and down at the exact same time is hell. When it really amps up I experience severe agitation, racing thoughts, rapid speech, irritability, rage, deep depression, and intense suicidal ideation that is constant. Basically, I need to be hospitalised on most occasions to stay safe and get some stability.
Unfortunately, mixed states are often misdiagnosed so not treated. On top of that they are hard to treat. Right now I’m three months stable after years of almost constant mixed episodes (some mild). First I was misdiagnosed for years then it took a while to find stability with the right meds.
I’m sorry you are in this place. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.
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Thanks for your reply. Again, sorry you've been through that
For myself I experience a lot of depression and occasional hypomania. More and more the hypomania has been turning into something else. What you described is very relatable however the longest these episodes have lasted for me has been two weeks. Which has been horrible but short lived enough that I can ride it out with the help of my family and doctors. I've been so close to going to the hospital a few times. I can't imagine what you have been through. I hope you keep stable.
