Peaks in depression/hypomania before they swing back up or down? - Bipolar Disorder Message Board

seaturtle · 01-14-2008, 08:13 PM

I just had a few weeks of really bad depression. I could feel it deepen day by day, until Sunday, I thought I'd lose it and have to call for help. I could not stand it one more minute.

Then I began to go up. It was like a lifting of that awful depression, and the next day, I was fine.

The periods of hypomania, too, will build until I am in a frenzy, then reverse into depression.

Just wondering if others have these sudden swings. I can almost predict when a mood period will end from how intense it is getting.
Thanks, and best to everyone here.

klyn07 · 01-15-2008, 06:55 AM

I think I know what you mean. My last bout of hypomania got pretty severe, I think it was as "up" as I have ever gone by the time it was over and I came into this mixed state. The last depression I was in was horrible, and I am surprised my husband did not check me in to the hospital before it was over. It seems like there is no middle ground. Or if this mixed state is the middle ground, I just don't know.

How are you feeling now? I hope better.

bellablue2 · 01-15-2008, 07:45 AM

Yes I have the same problem that is why my psyc Doc has me on lamitical. BUT in the winter it's the worst still depressed wish i would change over.

Maybe you need to talk to Doc about a mood stabilizer, BUT as you prob know they don't always work or they need to be adjusted

I'm heading to Doc today to ask about something to help with the Depression part.

Hang in there

CarenR · 01-15-2008, 09:43 AM

for years I had that until I started taking zyprexa and the mood swings are mild now.. Officially though Zyprexa doesnt treat depression.. It is for hallucinations and mania....

luckygem13 · 01-16-2008, 03:14 AM

Seaturtle,

You seem to be very in touch with yourself. I always feel this way, very "in tune" to minor changes. I'm not sure what that is, being "perceptive"......I guess??? Were you on meds at the time you wrote this post? .....just curious : ) I hope you are feeling well and with less "high's and low's".

Luvya,

Lucky G