Posted by 10derHeart on November 19, 2008, at 22:17:02
In reply to some kind of cycle, posted by pedrito on November 19, 2008, at 16:11:58
Hi Pete,
I don't suffer from bipolar disorder and am no expert, by any means. But I have done some reading due to a friend being dx'd and out of curiosity over things I've learned here at Babble over time. What you've written sure sounds like a form of bipolar cycling -to a layperson, anyway....
Could this not be Ultra-Rapid Cycling? Or what is termed, I think, ultradian cycling?
Just these two sites reinforce the possibility, I think...
http://bipolar.about.com/cs/faqs/f/faq_rapidcycle.htm
http://www.bio-medicine.org/medicine-definition/Ultradian/
There's more out there if you Google.
Have you discussed bipolar disorder with your pdoc and/or therapist? Sounds like a worthwhile discussion, given the cycle you've identified.
The folks on the medication board also may have some insight - especially into the drug combination you are on and whether they suspect that could be related, and how....
Just my 4 or 5 cents worth. Hope you find some relief and answers. -- 10derheart
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