[BPgf]

Well, I recently inquired about how long your depressive episodes were and got alot of interesting and varied responses. So I figured I'd follow up with asking how long is your average, and longest, manic or hypomanic episode?

I dunno, I guess averages and numbers and what not interest me. I'm a weirdo. hahah

[Wander]

My hypomanic episodes are usually a matter or weeks but when I go into mixed states, with full blown mania and major depression, they can last up to a few months, even with treatment (although it does have a dampening effect). The mixed states are hellish. I much prefer the hypomania. They are fun

A few months of full blown mania. Hypomania maybe 4-6 mos. Then a few month depression.

My psychiatrist lets me stay hypomanic if I don't go manic.

[Hopeful Camel]

Hypomania can go 3-4 weeks, full blown mania, 3-4 months. Mixed states about a month.

[Sunnyhunny00]

I went into a grandios episode that lasted about 6 months. I was hypomanic. My depressive state varies. I would be in one now but my meds stabilize me.

[RisuNeko]

Hypomania up to 5 months, mania up to 3 weeks.

[BipolaRNurse]

[QUOTE=ValentinaVVV;4389248]A few months of full blown mania. Hypomania maybe 4-6 mos. Then a few month depression.

My psychiatrist lets me stay hypomanic if I don't go manic.[/QUOTE ]

I sure wish mine would.....he doesn't let me get away with much of that because I usually get manic if hypo goes on for more than a couple of weeks. OTOH, it's not good for me to get manic, so I suppose he's right to quash the hypo. Although I'm so well medicated now that I really don't get the highs anymore.

[Crazy Hitch]

just as variable as my depressive episodes haha

Yeah. I really can't pin them to a time frame.

Many can though.

So I am really glad that you have asked this.

Mine used to be more predictable in the past.

Now they are all over.

[QUOTE=BipolaRNurse;4390865]

Originally Posted by ValentinaVVV

A few months of full blown mania. Hypomania maybe 4-6 mos. Then a few month depression.

My psychiatrist lets me stay hypomanic if I don't go manic.[/QUOTE ]

I sure wish mine would.....he doesn't let me get away with much of that because I usually get manic if hypo goes on for more than a couple of weeks. OTOH, it's not good for me to get manic, so I suppose he's right to quash the hypo. Although I'm so well medicated now that I really don't get the highs anymore.

Just a bit hypo. But only if I am sleeping enough, not drinking too much, not having coffee and in therapy. I see her a lot.

[sorand0m]

Varies wildly. Unchecked, I can stay hypomanic for months at a time.

Unless it's the unpleasant hypo. They tend to escalate very quickly into something dangerous and well, yeah. They tend to not last more than a few weeks, depending on how long it takes for my psychiatrist to start throwing pills at me and referring me for "voluntary" intervention.

I use the term "voluntary" very lightly.

Originally Posted by sorand0m

Varies wildly. Unchecked, I can stay hypomanic for months at a time.

Unless it's the unpleasant hypo. They tend to escalate very quickly into something dangerous and well, yeah. They tend to not last more than a few weeks, depending on how long it takes for my psychiatrist to start throwing pills at me and referring me for "voluntary" intervention.

I use the term "voluntary" very lightly.

Wow. That is a hardcore psychiatrist.

[sorand0m]

Originally Posted by ValentinaVVV

Wow. That is a hardcore psychiatrist.

Definitely. But she's kept me off a psych ward or worse with her intervention.

Should be grateful, I suppose.

[cashart10]

My longest mania lasted over 6 months. I was psychotic and I was not medicated. Typically though, it lasts anywhere from about 2-6 weeks. Depending one its severity, how quickly it is fully noticed, and how many potent drugs get stuffed down my throat (which sometimes do and sometimes do not work).

[cashart10]

Originally Posted by sorand0m

Varies wildly. Unchecked, I can stay hypomanic for months at a time.

Unless it's the unpleasant hypo. They tend to escalate very quickly into something dangerous and well, yeah. They tend to not last more than a few weeks, depending on how long it takes for my psychiatrist to start throwing pills at me and referring me for "voluntary" intervention.

I use the term "voluntary" very lightly.

h

My previous pdoc was like that. She was the most considerate, thorough and straightforward doc I've ever had. In fact, she was the best doc I've ever had and I miss her like crazy.

I do love my current doc too though. Anyway, just thought I'd share.

[sorand0m]

Originally Posted by cashart10

h

My previous pdoc was like that. She was the most considerate, thorough and straightforward doc I've ever had. In fact, she was the best doc I've ever had and I miss her like crazy.

I do love my current doc too though. Anyway, just thought I'd share.

I can't fault my pdoc. I'm more likely to listen to her than anyone else, so when she says that I'm very hypomanic and it's worrying her, I listen. Most of the time.