[maria11]

Hi.I had two manic episodes,the first since three years and the second since two years and i was treated in both.I am on no medication now,I am worry about getting in another episode

[healingme4me]

My understanding is that monitoring sleep and nutrition can help reduce the time in between episodes. Did anything in particular coincide with previous mania moments? I've a cousin whom, when first diagnosed it was explained to me, through family that along with her genetic predisposition along her paternal side, was they suspected the anaesthesia from a major surgery brought it to a head. I am unaware of how often she may suffer with bouts, but I do know she pays careful attention to her emotional wellbeing, best she can.

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[Travelinglady]

The number of manic episodes varies from person to person. That's the best answer I can think of. You might have a depressive episode next time, and I hope whatever you might have will be a long time from now. I am of the opinion that we are more likely to have episodes when we don't take meds. I encourage you to see a therapist. They can help with stress and help us monitor our moods. I have gone over four years so far without an episode.

[pegasus]

Hello maria11, welcome to Psych Central.

Some people need medication to keep stable and some people don't but I would recommend looking into psychotherapy to help you cope and learn strategies to help yourself. I don't know whether you will ever have another manic episode but it would be nice for you to feel more confident, rather than being in fear of it happening again. You might like to check out our very supportive Bipolar forum.

[RisuNeko]

I honestly don't know how many manic episodes I've had. Sometimes my psychiatrist calls things manic episodes for me that don't feel like true mania, maybe because they're dysphoric manias, I don't know. I just have short manias spread pretty far apart like a week or two long max and usually getting brought on by built up stress or lack of sleep in my daily life. My depressions are much longer and can last well over a year. I'm 8 months in one right now. Meds are helping somewhat, but it's still hard.