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Old 07-16-2018, 06:57 AM
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Are you still manic, Barney?

Yes, everyone is different. Every episode is different, too. I think you are BPI like me?

I've had manic episodes that have lasted months like you, but I've had some that have lasted only weeks because I've contacted my pdoc when I've caught the first signs, and she intervened with meds to put the episode down (hopefully) before I hit full-blown mania.
Seroquel has really helped me with the frequency and severity of manic episodes... for the most part they aren't as severe as they used to be and they are easier to treat now.

The trick is to pick up on the signs of hypomania early and get medicated so you don't find yourself in severe and/or long-lasting episodes, but it can take time to recognize your own early warning signs.
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