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Jan 18, 2013 at 11:09 PM
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What is the transition period like?
I've never had a full blown mania. Does hypo come first and when do you know you've gone past the hypo stage ? __________________ Cyclothymia BPD Anxiety Disorder Hypothyroidism |
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Jan 18, 2013 at 11:12 PM
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transition? what the he.ll is that?
sorry no help here, but you are supposed to be able to catch the mania early. I can be hypo and then back to stable or drop, sometimes into full mania, but it's not usually a recognizable transition... what fun. I'm sure you'll get some better answers. It is a great question. |
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Jan 18, 2013 at 11:39 PM
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It sure is a great question. I don't think I have the answer either, because I'm still unsure if I've ever had a full-blown manic episode, although I did have something last summer that went far beyond my customary hypomania. No psychosis, no acting on my wilder impulses, but I was as wired as I used to get on amphetamines back in the day, and I had NO control whatsoever as to what came out of my mouth because I didn't give a $&@!.
I'm still dealing with the consequences of that little adventure. But could I say with any certainty when what had been an enjoyable and productive time turned into a nightmare? Not a chance. Hope someone else has more insight. I'm curious myself. __________________ DX: Bipolar 1 Anxiety Tardive dyskinesia Mild cognitive impairment RX: Celexa 20 mg Gabapentin 1200 mg Geodon 40 mg AM, 60 mg PM Klonopin 0.5 mg PRN Lamictal 500 mg Levothyroxine 125 mcg (rx'd for depression) Trazodone 150 mg Zyprexa 7.5 mg Please come visit me @ http://bpnurse.com |
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Jan 18, 2013 at 11:39 PM
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I have been Hypo and it never falls into my version of Mania .
Also I have gone to bed ok , then woke in the morning in a mean anger filled Mania. Everyone is different, unique. If "your" Mania is a type that will disrupt your life you need to be in touch with your doctor and make out a " care plan" basically a list of things to do if you get into a crisis. Good Luck __________________ Helping others gets me out of my own head ~ |
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Jan 18, 2013 at 11:54 PM
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I noticed I couldn't do my work when the mania was kicking into high gear. I do remote tech support.
Then the next thing you know you are sort of in a dream. But the difference is like a rocket launch. __________________ Jim G 12 years w/Bipolar I Last edited by usbusi; Jan 18, 2013 at 11:59 PM.. Reason: slight change |
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