Q: How long does the average mixed episode last?
It depends on the person.... For me it last from 2 minutes to 4 hours. But its always up and down (unless on meds) Its like a rollercoster and there are triggers that if you watch close enough you can aviod it. When I was living with my parents it was the question 'did you take your meds today?' and I would only snap on my parents if they asked the question.
With my boyfriend it is:
mixed state around 1-2 weeks
depressed/withdrawal state 2-3 weeks
mania is around 1-2.5 months.
once per year a 2 month of normal (or well maybe hypno but without irritable mood but thinking normal, acting normal and so on)
in between a few normal days (hypno without irritable mood etc)
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