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Old Aug 11, 2020, 04:32 PM
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Yes, I do and so very many people with BD do.

In my mind I call those sudden spikes "flashes." For example, I'll be feeling overall stable, then have a day when I'm having hypomanic (or manic) flashes.

I do believe that eventually, the realities of BD will be more refined. BD might look quite different than the old "manic depression" prototype that still influences the diagnosis.
Oh, okay. Thanks a lot, Beth. That makes me feel a lot better.
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