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Default Nov 19, 2019 at 02:58 PM
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My psychiatrist and therapist have agreed that my "resting state" is a mixed state of mild depression/mild hypomania. I entirely agree; it was a tremendous relief to finally be understood when I was diagnosed.

When I hit an episode it will tend to be hypomania, but also frequently slips into a full mania as far as paranoia and so on.That type of state is more common for me in the spring and summer.

Generally I experience a dysphoric mania during the fall/winter, with times of an agitated depression.

Honestly, it seems to me that my resting state is mild hm, mild d, and when those "milds" turn "major" I find myself in an amplified mixed state.

Meds certainly smooth the rough edges. Not on meds is a very dangerous place for me, as the mixture or roller-coaster ride of mania and depression are absolutely beyond the beyonds.

All in all, I am more frequently hypomanic/manic or in an agitated depression. I love the hypomanic, but it comes at a very high price and ends up with far too many losses.


Mania has increased dramatically as I've reached middle age.


I hope this makes some kind of sense.

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Default Nov 20, 2019 at 06:23 PM
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Definitely depression. I spend most of my time there. My baseline is mild depression. I am sure there are times that I do not recognize when I am in a hypomanic state.

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Default Nov 20, 2019 at 08:50 PM
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BP1 here. I used to get longer periods of euphoric mania, but now it is short-lived while rapid cycling. In more recent years, my baseline seems to be more on the depressive side or mixed.

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Default Nov 20, 2019 at 09:10 PM
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Hi. I am bipolar disorder. Right now, I am dealing with hypomania and depression. It is very mixed. The fall and winter make me feel anxious, irritable, and a little depressed. I am on a mood stabilizer, antidepressant, and anxiety meds. Sleep helps me forget about my anxiousness. Participating in activities helps relieve my irritability. Sometimes the medication makes me irritable because I remember that there was a time when I was not on medication. For no apparent reason, I went into manic episodes and lost my life a couple of times. The medicine got me back on my feet. I am working full time at a medical facility. I would like to find a boyfriend who can put up with my moods. Now, they are fairly stable. Sometimes I think that he can take advantage of me because I have an illness. I am a very quiet and reserved person. I always try to get eight hours of sleep and eat a good nutritious meal. It is all about balance with your physical and mental selves. I exercise much more in the summertime. During the winter time, I get depressed because I cannot go outside and go hiking. I also have anemia and I get cold easily. I hope my story helped. Thank You.
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Default Nov 20, 2019 at 11:27 PM
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I understand the downs more than the ups. When I'm down, I can feel it my personality. I'm not as approachable and not all that talkative. When I'm up, I simply feel like myself and it's more normal to me. My mouth often gets me in trouble, so I need to watch myself when I'm in a good mood.
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Default Nov 21, 2019 at 08:09 PM
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Mania or mixed episodes. I’ve only had 2-3 depressive episodes since I was diagnosed with bipolar.

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Default Dec 01, 2019 at 12:52 AM
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I run about 50-50. My (hypo)manic episodes and depressed episodes are pretty even in number and severity. I haven't had much of either over the past year or so, and I haven't had a severe mania or depression in five years. My meds are working well and that's why I haven't been around here much lately...nothing to report. LOL

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I'm BP2. I don't recognize my hypomania when it's happening, but I do mostly recognise the depression, so that feels more prevalent.

Happy to know that i'm not the only one that doesn't recognize when hypomania sets in. I can never tell if its hypomania or if i'm just in a good mood, depression is always easier for me to spot as well.

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Default Dec 04, 2019 at 02:37 AM
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I am Bipolar II and I go into mania at times. When I do, it lasts for 2 weeks. But for the most part I'm depressed even though there is no reason to be depressed. It's like a dark sad mood than takes over my whole body. I have learned to accept it and I deal with it by praying and using coping skills that help me. Now I've been diagnosed for 16 years now and I have just this last year finally learned to to cope with my mood swings. By keeping a Mood Tracker each day, I can see my patterns. I also now realize that even when we shift moods, it won't last forever. This too shall pass.
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Default Dec 04, 2019 at 05:21 AM
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Mixed episodes hands down. I rarely get pure depression. Before I was put on Geodon I was in a constant flowing mixed state with occasional bouts of pure hypo/mania. Now I’ve been at baseline for 8 months. It’s a wonderful experience. Not being so unwell all the time. Now PTSD is crushing me so no real escape from mental illness for me. Maybe 2020 will be better.

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I have Bipolar 1 so I run mostly mildly manic on good days. I have been plagued recently with depression which I take bad with as I don't get this depressed. Haven't been this depressed (sui thoughts etc) for 8 years. But my mania is sever (sever paranoia, delusions and occasional hallucinations) but hey ho go with the flow
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I have Bipolar 1 so I run mostly mildly manic on good days. I have been plagued recently with depression which I take bad with as I don't get this depressed. Haven't been this depressed (sui thoughts etc) for 8 years. But my mania is sever (sever paranoia, delusions and occasional hallucinations) but hey ho go with the flow
Hi Miss Laura!

I am so sorry that you are feeling so depressed. I am Bipolar 1 too and I can relate to the diagnosis but I run between very mildly depressed, feeling somewhat stable or mildly hypomaniac. My hypomania always has a irritable side which is very annoying. I just wanted to say that I can relate to a degree and that I hope you feel better soon! Prayers!

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I am so sorry that you are feeling so depressed. I am Bipolar 1 too and I can relate to the diagnosis but I run between very mildly depressed, feeling somewhat stable or mildly hypomaniac. My hypomania always has a irritable side which is very annoying. I just wanted to say that I can relate to a degree and that I hope you feel better soon! Prayers!
Thanks, I'm feeling so much better of late might be cause it's my favourite time of the year. No sui thoughts etc which is great. I really do take bad if I'm depressed to this extent as it's quite bad but least I'm out of it now. I hope your well
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Default Dec 08, 2019 at 11:54 AM
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I've been diagnosed Bipolar 1. My natural/baseline state is a hint of depression with a splash of anxiety. Hypomania only comes along every couple years and lasts for a month and then turns into full blown mania/psychosis. A depression usually follows a manic episode and is pretty severe. Depression occurs much more than mania.

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Default Dec 08, 2019 at 03:53 PM
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I used to be diagnosed Bipolar 1. Bipolar 2 now allows mixed episode though. I think the mixed episodes are the worst. I have the depressed mood and suicidal ideation as well as the manic energy and rapid thoughts. I can’t concentrate enough to use any skills I have learned. “Pure” depression is pretty bad too, but at least I’m able to use my skills. I love the hypomania, but I commit to too much and spend more money on consumer goods than I have, or at least have budgeted for.

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Default Dec 08, 2019 at 05:24 PM
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My most common episode is mixed. Next to that is hypo/ manic, and least often is pure depression. As I get older I seem to be having more hypo/manic episodes. I love a good, mild hypo state. Unfortunately, it usually ends up mixed. Mixed is the worst mental state to be in. At least for me. I am at my most dangerous because I feel like tearing my body apart, can’t concentrate to distract myself, and have off the charts irritability, agitation, and SI.

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Default Dec 08, 2019 at 05:52 PM
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I have Bipolar type 2. Probably 97 per cent of what I experience is depression.

Hypomania is rare for me, and only lasts a few hours, which makes me question if it's emotional dysregulation in response to a trigger and not hypomania at all. But I do have bipolar disorder because anti-depressants will send me truly hypomanic for two weeks at time. It's been many years since I've touched antidepressants for that reason.
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Default Dec 09, 2019 at 02:23 AM
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I'm far more manic than depressed. My manias become psychotic and I become very difficult to treat, resulting in long admissions. The few depressions I have had have been brutal and also psychotic so my psychotic features swing both ways, depression and mania.
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