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It sounds like what you may be going through is called a "mixed episode." It is important for you to know that it can be treated. I have just gotten out of one- and it feels horrible. I'm sorry you are suffering right now. I was staying up at night- NOT by choice- I couldn't concentrate, I couldn't articulate, I was just a jumbled mess. It is a horrible feeling when you KNOW that something isn't right, but you get dismissed by everyone. My advice is to TALK ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE EXPERIENCING to your psychiatrist/psychologist. If you can't see them often enough, please research what counseling services are available through your school. It is also helpful to identify what is in your control right now, and one thing that is probably stressing you out is the feeling that you are failing school. By law, schools are required to make reasonable accomodations for students who are having medical difficulties. If you can negotiate a leave of absence from school, you will be able to resume when you have gotten everything straightened out, and are feeling well enough to concentrate on school. Don't give up! Believe that everything will be okay, but make a plan to make it so.