Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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Depression question????

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Do rapid cyclers ever go into prolonged periods of mania or depression?

Thanks!
T'
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Yes they sure can.

Bipolar can go through phases of long stability (wish I had that one), long mania/depression and phases of rapid cycling.

Some people stay in their 'group' and some patients switch around a bit. Some medications can also mimic the effects of rapid cycling, such as certain anti-depressants.
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yes i have both its very tiring and makes me feel like jumping off a bridge
irishwriter
irishwriter
yes, am in prolonged episode of deep depressin for over a year!
Mikasa
Mikasa
I am a repid cycler and I can cycler up to 4 times a day. I hate both ways. The manic doesnt last as long as the depression. I cant take SSRI's as they make me severely manic-you cant even imagine what I do. So the pdoc put me on mood stabilizers that work pretty good unless it is a really bad time for a week or two. I hardly every have a hypomanic day, which I love, but they only happen about once a year. They are the best. Keep up with your doc and if they arent the right one for you, find another one. Keep your appointments and remember to take your meds faithfully. I also keep a journal for 2 reasons. It tracks my moods and it also helps me find my triggers and the progress of my health. Good luck, this is a shi**y disorder, but then I think of people with ALS and it makes me thankful that I only have BP.

Hugs,

Patty
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