Rapid Cycling vs. Normal Cycling?

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-14-2003
Rapid Cycling vs. Normal Cycling?
1
Sun, 11-12-2006 - 4:48pm
I am new to BP but I wanted to know if it is possible to have rapid cycles along with having longer cycles of mania. I can point out specific times in my life where I was consistently up (hypomanic) but I can also think of days where I feel like I can do anything, I make a lot of plans, I am extremely happy, I jump into things that I am not supposed to, irritable as alwaysalmost more consistent with full blown mania, but then all of it is gone either within hours or maybe a few days. Right now I have extreme depression, for about a few months, and I havent had a day like previously described in a long time. I guess the question is it possible to rapid cycle as well as have a longer cycle?
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-25-2003
Mon, 11-13-2006 - 11:34am

Hey there...with BP its possible for anything!!!

I only rapid cycle...so, I am not sure really how to answer your question...only that many many things can happen with BP.

How are you doing today?

Love and Hugs,

Keli