How close am i to a relapse? have you ever had a sort of rapid cycling psychosis?

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I have been psychotic on and off for the last week.

sudden lots of people talking about me in the supermarket ( a real personal relapse warning sign )

going back to normal by the time i get to the car.

thinking i’ve had a stroke and panicking and almost calling 999 - only just stopping myself from this and by an hour later i am completely fine

a whole day of being functional and hard working (almost hypomanic I don’t know if i understand hypomanic but i had a slightly raised functioning / mood all day)

This kind of in and out of psychosis has now been happening for over a week

I have been so well functioning for the past year. I’ve been in a high stress position for about a year.

one year to 18 months of stress has historically been what it takes for me to have a massive relapse

with the fewer beds i’d be unlikely to get admitted these days - which would mean I would not be safe.

I’m going to phone for a meds increase again today.

only went up about 4 weeks ago.

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I am going through the same thing. I am stuck in bed with the flu and have been hearing voices the whole time.

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No excuses. If you don’t feel safe, it’s best to get admitted now before it gets worse. Talk to your pdoc about this. Especially since you know your relapse cues. Perhaps a med increase or change?

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My psychosis is also for brief periods it appears like a storm that blows itself out quickly. Mostly when I’m stressed or haven’t been med compliant. As it’s quick I never really got admitted to hospital due to it but i got admitted more for depression and self harm. If you don’t feel safe and it doesn’t blow over soon then it is time to get help.

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I just had a med increase so i hope it works

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thanks

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