Have you ever gone through mixed episodes of ultra-rapid cycling?

Question

I'm bipolar 1, rapid cycler, but have recently changed medication (not by choice) and am experiencing some serious ultra-rapid cycling. Has anyone else experienced this? And how the h**l do you get through it without losing your mind totally? I can't handle the mixed episodes, I feel like I'm going more crazy than I already was....

Answer 1

Hi Tanya

Have you discussed this with your doctor at all because it doesn't sound like you have.

It sounds like you need to have a long talk with your doctor, figure out some proper medications.  Any change requires a period of adjustment and this maybe a symptom of that which will disappear over time.

It is important however that you are monitored while that change is occurring.  You need to talk to the doctor and tell him outright what is happening.  If he doesn't listen - find one who will.

Peps

Answer 2

Tell your doc that you feel this way and demand a re-assesment of your meds.