[tnlibrarian]

Well to be exact--I get hit with what feels like pretty full blown mania and then I hit rock bottom. Today I just want to crawl into bed and not come back out. I've some urges to hurt myself but nothing suicidal. The big thing that's shown up to my great surprise and dismay is the urge to lapse back into bulimia and anorexia. I've had that hit before with depression. I haven't done anything, mainly because of my girls, but the urge sure is there. I'm going to try and get extra sleep if I can this weekend. Hopefully that will help.

[Confusedinomicon]

Do you see a therapist?

It does sound like you're rapid cycling, but I think that a good therapist could help you cope with the rapid cycling without resorting to more medication....or temporary increases in medication which you can later drop. Seeing a therapist when you experience frequency the mood swings is IMPORTANT. Bipolar and eating disorders are two totally different ball games and the ways to cope with them are different. There is no doubt about that. I am really against over-medication and the problem with taking medication is our body grows tolerance so more of the substance has to be used for the same effect. That's why if you do increase, I recommend trying to drop down immediately after the mood swing passes with permission of your doctor. I'm currently lowering my lithium dose again after a hypomanic episode.

[~Christina]

((((( Becca ))))) I know exactly how you feel Im fighting the same monster..

Like you said about getting more rest .. Please do if theres anyway you possibly can

PM me anytime (((HUGS)))

I hope you are getting some sleep and that it helps. I know that struggle well. I relapse almost every tine I am depressed and again when manic. I can handle the Ed ok when the bipolar is stable. Stay strong

[bluemountains]

(((Becca)))
My bipolar states treat me the same way, up and down; however, I have never had to fight an eating disorder as well. My t helps me through the mixed states. As already posted, see your t, if possible. I hope this passes quickly for you.
Bluemountains

Sending you lots of hugs Becca, I hope you are feeling better soon!

[bowhunt72]

I've been fortunate not to have to deal with eating disorders, so I can't help much there. I also recently crashed from a manic high back into severe depression, with much suicidal ideation and thoughts of self harm. Managed to avoid cutting, but still wound up hospitalized as suicidal. I wish I had lots of good advice to give, other than to work closely with your T and your Pdoc. You have my sympathy and my thoughts are with you, for whatever that's worth.

[BuggsBunny]

Sending you warm fuzzies to help you.

[Aslan]

lets hope its only staying for the weekend, the depression