I’m starting to rapid cycle

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I’m starting to rapid cycle - happy one second, the next cycling downwards into a deep depression, crying missing my dog the next.

I might have to increase my Depakote dose.

I hate this illness.

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Oh man, I’m sorry about that!
I remember when I was rapid cycling, it was literally the worst thing ever.
I hope you feel better.

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Thanks @wayward.

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Sorry you feel bad,

That’s never happened to me,

But it sounds terrible.

Have you told your doctor yet?

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Sorry to hear that.

Hope u feel better soom

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I had rapid mood swings when I was in prodromal. I understand. Increase your dose

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oh no! Try to relax if you can. Hopefully it will pass before it sets in too bad.

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Thanks for the support guys.

My doctor told me to go back up to 1500mg of Depakote on my own if I ever started to cycle again.

I think that I should go up because I don’t want it to get worse and end up in the hospital.

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thats a good idea wave, hope you feel better soon xxx

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Sorry you’re not doing okay @Wave. I think it would be a wise decision to increase your Depakote for a while. Try and get as much rest as possible. Strongs man.

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Thank you @asgoodasitgets and @anon18305065.

I’m resting on the couch now, things have settled down a bit but now I’m feeling depressed.

I will think about increasing my dose, I have time before my afternoon dose.

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good luck :slight_smile: xxx

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Are you a girl @asgoodasitgets

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read my bio lol, just click on my name and it’ll tell you a bit about me :slight_smile:

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I was experiencing that as well. The moods were changing within seconds. It’s more than insupportable… It came after big stress of course.
I wonder if this is truly bipolar disorder or it is borderline? To me it seemed like both borderline and bipolar in the same time.

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It can be borderline @anon17552271 but not in my case.
My mood swings can shift to severe manias and deep depression.
I am diagnosed with SZA/bipolar disorder.

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I understand. And for how much this condition can last? I dont remember how long was my last one.
Maybe if you go out try to realx and breath some fresh air myght help.

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Yeah I was cycling pretty bad this morning, it has settled down some but now I am left with some depression.

Thanks for your support @anon17552271.

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I’m so sorry to hear this. I also take Depakote. I have mixed episode. I hope you find relief really soon.

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Thank you @melmel7.

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