dragonfly23 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 I seem to be stuck in a nasty rapid cycle since June. I realize not everyone experiences these rapid changes in moods. I have found some comfort and insight from others that experience this. So wanted to start a thread where those that do experience this can share how they manage, or don't. What meds worked best. How quickly do you cycle,?have you pinpointed triggers ? Anything you have found useful in managing this? I am sorta desperate to talk to others that experience this, I am floundering in a sea of ever changing states of mind. I am not managing it well and often refuse to deal with a manic state, letting it go on too long before I address it with my PRN. Hoping for some insight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iaawal Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Depending on how bad things are, I can rapid cycle every few weeks for every few hours. After stopping zyprexa cold turkey I was rapid cycling every minute. Typically stress makes it worse. I tend to lose track of things because I'm too busy rapid cycling so notes and delegating tasks seem to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crtclms Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Rapid cycling just means you have 4 or more episodes per year. I believe what you mean in this case is ultra-ultra-rapid cycling, aka ultradian cycling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissaw72 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Sounds to me like you might need a med tweak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfly23 Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 (edited) Rapid cycling just means you have 4 or more episodes per year. I believe what you mean in this case is ultra-ultra-rapid cycling, aka ultradian cycling. Yea that is what I mean,I'm did not know there was another term, thanks for clarifying Edited October 26, 2014 by dragonfly23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfly23 Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Sounds to me like you might need a med tweak. We are working on it..... I have had some issues with meds causing seizures, so having some issues. This may be longer term for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 (edited) Rapid cycling just means you have 4 or more episodes per year. I believe what you mean in this case is ultra-ultra-rapid cycling, aka ultradian cycling. It sounds very similar to my mixed episode from hell. Pdoc says what I had was all part of one big mixed episode where things alternate rather than occur simultaneously (although both happened). Edited October 26, 2014 by Flash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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