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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Am I the only crazy one who can be bouncing off the walls and then immediately be crying? I'm taking my meds but am rapidly cycling. Tried to talk to my "counselor" -HA! She told me that "we" should see how it goes the next month. Guess I'll have to be back at the hospital before she gets it.
I would'nt wish this on anyone,but,sometimes I wish some of these docs/counselors could go through it, maybe Then they'll understand.
I would'nt wish this on anyone,but,sometimes I wish some of these docs/counselors could go through it, maybe Then they'll understand.
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I immediately stopped wishing it on her.
muggz
But I cycle also, not as often as everyday or even every few days but I do. It is hard for me to conceptualize it because I keep thinking I need to be manic before depressed. Instead of doing good then dive into depression then good again the next day.
When I am manic I am scared though because I know I will be very depressed soon after the mania leaves.
Of cycling, rapid cycling refers to 4 or more episodes of mania and/or depression in a 12 month period. Ultra rapid cycling is cycling within a month or less and ultradian cycling is in less than 24 hours.
They all are difficult to treat, the faster you cycle, the more difficult it is to treat.
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I'm sorry you are having trouble with you counselor. I had one who didn't believe I was bipolar just because I'd never been hospitalized, so I can appreciate the counselor who doesn't take you seriously.
Hope you get to feeling better.
muggz