Newly diagnosed, please help

sophieWVU

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Joined : Dec 2005

Posts : 85

Posted 12/5/2007 1:04 AM (GMT 0)

Hi guys,

I just got out of the hospital, and while there I was diagnosed. I'm now taking Depakote but it's only been 3 days. I'm wondering, in a mixed state as my doctor suspected, do you find yourself mad or irritated for no good reason, or even verbally jumping on those around you for nothing? I do this and it's uncontrollable, and I feel so upset afterward. Please help guys

olivia of course

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Joined : Jul 2006

Posts : 1523

Posted 12/5/2007 1:15 AM (GMT 0)

Hello Sophie,

Welcome to the BP Forum.

What you are experiencing in pretty normal for most people experiencing a mixed state. A mixed state is usually a state of both mania and depression. Most are usually irritable and get angry like you for the smallest thing. You are not alone, I am irritable and angry whether my mood is up or down. Mixed states are the worst for me, like you things seem uncontrollable. I have yelled at people, and even got in a few fights when I was in this state. Just try to hang in there till the effects of your med kick in, Depakote is one of the top choices for mania or a mixed-state. It takes up to a week for you to fully feel the difference. Please know you are not alone and we are here for you.

serafena

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Joined : May 2007

Posts : 3715

Posted 12/5/2007 5:06 AM (GMT 0)

Hi Sophie:

Olivia is absolutely right. I've been in a mixed state for weeks, and often so irritable and angry for no reason. I have to work to not jump on people. But I'm just as likely to be mad at myself -- even more so, really. And sad, of course. That's my mania for you -- I don't get happy, I get angry and irritated. My doc actually "apologized" to me. She said "I'm sorry you don't get the positive, happy manias some people do." Yeah, well, thanks, doc.

Anyway, you're not alone. Feel free to vent here and let us know how you're doing.

serafena

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