Dysphoric Mania

[Crystal413]

Everyone is diff so this might be a difficult question to answer. I have had many triggers starting last week. This is when the dysphoric mania started. My bipolar is not and has not been under control. This type of mania frequents me along with mixed states often. I currently have at times disorganized thinking and rage and anger 0-10 pretty quick once a day in talking to my husband and also relaying the info to my parents. Since last week and continuing. Have I got this right? Is it dysphoric mania? In a so called normal week, this does not happen. The rage and anger are intense when it happens. I am not in control. My second question is, what to do since it just seems to escalate so fast I'm not even aware of what's happening. I appreciate your help. We did reduce my lithium by 300mg on 4-13. I guess I need more after all. I was afraid that maybe it was making me worse. Guess not. I have been on it about 5 yrs.

[stormbear]

Hi Crystal, I have the same thing happen to me at least twice a day , i snap into rage at my mother and brother simply for irritating me like talking whilst i'm on computer or trying to watch tv , Then i think like half hour -hour later ,this can not be normal , its scary how the slightest little thing can trigger me off .

[weaver71]

Dysphoria is a new state for me, only the last year or so. The way I am cooing is regular therapy, recruited friends and family to point out my moods, and I built a cave to go and write in. I love writting, even when dysphiric or mixed state, whatever you want to call it. Mania and depression are a bad mix for me. It has taken practice to see it before my anger makes me irrational. I chose writing as my hobbie to help me see my own thinking and it helps me let some of it out in a constructive way. I also keep my expectations in check. If I have to miss work, that is better than the consequences of pushing myself. I am still making adjustments. I say I am changing my life to future my mind rather than changing my mind to fit my life. With time, I am working to reduced consequences and always make some form of progress, no matter how small.

[usehername]

Agh. mixed states are awful! As if the impulsive short fuse that often accompanies euphoric mania wasn't bad enough.. Don't feel alone. Mixed is my third pole. (:

[Crystal413]

I talked to my pdoc today. She said that I was in Mixed States and that Mixed States was the same as Dysphoric Mania. I looked that up and one place I found that information was on Wikipedia. There are several name labels for mixed states.

[Crystal413]

I know exactly what you mean. I wish I knew what to do when it happens. The control or lack there of is completely gone. Perfect description, A Tornado then a calm. I have 4 kids too. 17-28. I hope we both get better soon. That's good you have some meds and can go to sleep. At least you have a little relief. Unfortunately my only relief is a while after it's over. I wish I could just take a pill and go to sleep. It also takes me a good while to stop thinking about the incident. And I've talked so much, covered so many topics that when it's over, I have forgotten a majority of the conversation. Only certain things stand out and maybe a piece or two. Talk about cognitive ability down the tubes.

[Crystal413]

So you think from my description it sounds like rapid cycling? Not Dysphoric Mania? My bad depression left me a week ago. Now it's just back to low level like it always is. I'm just dealing with rage and anger at those stated times.  I am out of town. I went to my moms to get away in hopes that would work. First time I ever tried that. Not working so well though. This crap comes to you no matter where you are.
I will see my pdoc when I return. I guess I just have this urgency to know what the heck is going on with me. A name for it,  ya know. Would you agree from my description that this is not "normal". It's not the usual way people function. I feel like I'm rambling. I value your opinion and appreciate your input. Thanks, Crystal

[ILADVOCATE]

  What  you are describing sounds more like
an agitated mixed state where a person
has the speeded up quality of mania but also
the down aspect of depression
I can experience this, certainly a lot more
before some mood stabilizers
were of help. It often feels like
you are angry at the world.
Also when the shift in moods occuring
suddenly over a short time frame
this can be part of rapid cycling.
However only a psychiatrist
would understand
the clinical specifics so it
would be worth discussing
this with your psychiatrist.

[BP34]

I wish I could help u with that because I have had the same things goin on the past month or so ..... I cant seem to control it when it happens then when its over like the calm after a tornado .... I just take some meds and go to sleep..... but then whem it comes back there is no stopping it..... ?? I am 35 years old diagnosed at 17 married for 14 years I have 3 stepchildren (raised in the house with my husband and I ) and one biological son (11 years old) I have just started taking meds again April 2013 ..... I was off meds for about 13 years and then had a breakdown.... If u get any advice please inform me.... Thank u