[Christynott]

I have not been sleeping, but it has not seemed like a manic, because I am so tired in the daytime. Usually when I am manic I don't sleep, but I have an incredible amount of energy in the daytime. I saw my psychologist yesterday and she told me that she thought it was a mixed episode and I needed to see my doctor. She told me to up my risperdal, which I recently started taking again after being off my meds for awhile. I did sleep last night, but I feel drugged this morning and pray that I can get through work. Has any one else experienced something like this?
Christy

[Moose72]

Yes, but my mixed episodes are racing thoughts and emotions but depressed. Aggitated but sobbing. Immobile yet crawling out of my skin.

[Phoenix1985]

Originally Posted by Christynott

Has any one else experienced something like this?

Yep, am at the moment.
Want to go and do everything yet I'm depressed, feeling the need for less sleep but pay for it during the day (similar to what you have mentioned, not quite to no sleep yet).

So Christy, you're not alone



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[CrazyTinkerbell]

You are not alone. I've been feeling like this the past few days. I saw my therapist today and she doesn't feel like I'm having a mixed episode or that I'm coming out of it and back into mania. But I know how I feel. I think it's the stress and being out of my routine with my husband home for 2 weeks straight throwing my routine off and driving me crazy. My pdoc put me back on Seroquel last week. I feel out of it and in a daze now but I'm holding in a couple weeks to see if it goes away once I get used to it again.

[Schatje]

I'm so sorry you are going through this. Mixed episodes are the worst in my opinion. The first time I had one it really freaked me out.

[Direction]

I'm currently rapid cycling...up...mixed...down...any order really...

[conigogo]

I agree that mixed episodes can feel like the worst. The situation just doesn't seem to fit a category--feelings are all over the place.

[musikcrazy]

Originally Posted by Christynott

I have not been sleeping, but it has not seemed like a manic, because I am so tired in the daytime. Usually when I am manic I don't sleep, but I have an incredible amount of energy in the daytime. I saw my psychologist yesterday and she told me that she thought it was a mixed episode and I needed to see my doctor. She told me to up my risperdal, which I recently started taking again after being off my meds for awhile. I did sleep last night, but I feel drugged this morning and pray that I can get through work. Has any one else experienced something like this?
Christy

It sounds mixed to me. I know how you feel with the drugged feeling. I left the house the other day and just drove right back home b/c I could not keep my eyes open. Usually the first few days are the hardest and then it gets easier (with the meds) to stay awake. You DEF need to see your doc, though, to make sure of things.

[julieet76]

Originally Posted by Christynott

I have not been sleeping, but it has not seemed like a manic, because I am so tired in the daytime. Usually when I am manic I don't sleep, but I have an incredible amount of energy in the daytime. I saw my psychologist yesterday and she told me that she thought it was a mixed episode and I needed to see my doctor. She told me to up my risperdal, which I recently started taking again after being off my meds for awhile. I did sleep last night, but I feel drugged this morning and pray that I can get through work. Has any one else experienced something like this?
Christy

Wow that is excatly what I go thru!! wasn't sure why I was doing it though. Sorry I am no help but it is nice to know someone else does things like this.

[skymonk]

I've also experienced the same thing. My pdoc has called my mixed episodes a combo of bipolar&PTSD. With the PTSD you can feel happy, sad, angry, frustrated&numb all at the same time. Hope you're doing better. I used to take Risperdal&found that it was helpful to take it at night rather than during the day because of the tiredness issue. I seemed to sleep better&more regularly after that. Now I'm on Wellbutrin XL&Geodon&they're helping.

[jbug]

It does sound like a mixed episode to me also.

I think those are almost worse than being manic to me. I think I get more worn out having a mixed episode than I do when I am manic.

I agree with the other posters that you should check in with your doc and let him/her know what is going on.

As for the Risperdal I get it in a shot form and seem to be doing better on it that way than when I was taking it orally. I get the shot every 2 weeks and it has done a lot better for me. My pdoc told me that after the first of the year they are coming out with a new version that you only have to get once a month.

Jbug

[nicegurl2]

Yes, Ive had racing thoughts and depression...it hurts...i was also I risperdal and I was awake all night

I've been 296.62 for 2 1/2 yrs. since my last overdose. It should be my middle name. Adjusting meds, doing individual therapy, DBT, EMDR...

[vrba44070]

I have mixed episodes too. They often start out manic and then turn mixed. I don't like them, and I'm sure everyone who experiences them feels that way.I don't seem to be catching the manic episodes before they turn mixed. It's very difficult for me. I wind up in the hospital and hate it in there. I just spent 18 days this semester (I'm a grad student) in the hospital. I know it was best for me but I can't stress how boring & difficult it is to be there. I wish I could just catch these manic episodes (they feel really good) before they get ugly. I think I'm manic now so I should call my doctor tomorrow instead of waiting ten days to see him.
Good luck to all of you. You guys sound like you have a lot of insight, which is good.

[Pationl]

{{{vrba44070}}} Don't like them? That's the best euphemism I ever heard

I hate them mixed episode. Fortunately with me they don't take long (at the most a couple of days in my case).

Always take care everyone!

[MSUKate]

I get mixed episodes, they are hell.

I feel for you.

[Berries]

I like them. Of course, mania is better. Depression sucks. But, what I really hate are euthymic moods--"normal mood" or "no mood" is how I think their defined. At least, when I am having an episode, whatever it is, I feel alive.
Call me crazy.
Just being honest.