What happens when you have a manic episode

[nephthysuk]

Inspirational.

[casey8182]

well done

[HerrSpieldose]

I grew up with these episodes every summer and at this point it is annoying when I can't calm down... almost like diarrhea... after 22 years though it loses it's thrill and becomes annoying as opposed to fun or scary.

[negativethoughts]

Cool, good for you, sounds a bad time. I heard the antipsychotic meds can hav a very bad effect on people

[PsychDoctorate]

The antipsychotics are terrible, especially to someone who is having an episode that is the result of medication misshaps. The effects I had from Depakote and Seroquel produced Parkinsonian like symptoms. Muscle rigidity, lack of focus and sleeping in the same position for upwards of 16 hours was not pleasant! Took several weeks to get over the symptoms

[ezelite]

@PsychDoctorate Depakote has made a massive difference to me, i suppose its just a case of finding whatever helps you the most. After years of heavy cannabis abuse, i started suffering from terrible episodes of mania, agression, impulsiveness and psychosis. Ceasing the drug only made my thoughts overwhelm me, and i didnt get better...it wasnt until I started taking prescribed medication that my behaviour ceased to rule my life. Depakote isnt a miracle cure, but the alternative is more scary.

[PsychDoctorate]

@ezelite I am glad that it has helped you. Since my episode, I have not had any manic or psychotic symptoms. It took a long time to rebuild my "ego" to normal functioning, but I am back now and probably better off then before. It took a lot of work, over 2 years worth of effort. Any of the psychiatric medications cause problems for me, all I have are extrapyramidical symptoms. In my body, they cause problems and might just kill me.

[Polaf3456]

@negativethoughts Personally I love my mania... Something about medicating it seems really disgusting. Im so creative and something about being able to run out stark nekkid into the moonlight and howl at it without emotional consequence is just fucking fantastic.

[Screenameyeea]

Being on lots of medicines for bipolar/mania can be overrwhelming. I was on so many it made me high and on Halidol i had hallucinations and at one point all of my surroundings turned green, even when i closed my eyes. I went into a catatonic state where my mind completely shut down. I remember trying to talk to one of the staff at the hospital i was at, but i wasn't able to. All i could hear was BA BOOM BA BOOM in my head. Very scary. Recovery was a miracle, i nearly died. I'm glad to be alive

[Octophobia]

I just want to point out something critical in your description. Mania does not always equal psychosis. Individuals can be manic and psychosis-free or have limited amount of it. I'm quite manic now and aside from not being to able to function much my psychosis is limited and not completely overpowering. On the other hand I've had manic episodes where I've had no psychosis whatsoever. Psychosis in mania is possible but not a sure thing.

[PsychDoctorate]

That is correct. One can be psychotic without being manic. It all on a spectrum. Mine was a mix of both along with symptoms of perhaps Seratonin or Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome. No one can say for sure, but I have had not further symptoms of psychosis or mania. I do have panic attacks ocassionally, when I am highly stressed out and something triggers a memory from my episode. They are very specific triggers though. I do remember the beginings of the eppisode being mania free.

[americanGTA]

the song you used makes me want to have a manic episode

[TheKhedgecock]

yeah wait another year or two and you will get in another episode and it will blind sight you

[PsychDoctorate]

And you base this on what? You are not the one living in my skin nor are you the one who went through this. You have no ability to judge or make any level of assumption regarding my episode. Your statement is rude and insensitive.

[Chladik]

Ok, that was an amazing video. I love the fact that you put a photo of yourself in it. It made it so personal. I have watched a lot of videos on mania/hypomania trying to understand my dx of bpII. This by far is my favorite. I have by BA in Psychology and was just looking at grad school websites today. Id like to talk to you more about it but don't really want to post my email on here...any ideas?

[PsychDoctorate]

You can always send me a private message and I can give you my email addy from there. I respect privacy and confidentiality. I would love to talk with you about grad school it is a huge effort, but IMO well worth the time, money and sacrifices if it is something you want to do!

[IronicallyVague]

I'll remove all these posts, sorry if I trashed your video....

I talk too much.

I was curious what you thought?

Paranoid schizophrenic or schizo effective? Bi polar? I've no idea what to call it?

[PsychDoctorate]

No worries, you did not trash it at all. I have been "bashed" but much more critical individuals. You are not Schizoaffective, BiPolar possibly. The problem is that you are having positive symptoms of Schizophrenia. Interestingly enough you show insight into your condition that is extremely rare. However, I am not in a position to assess, but I will say this keep your life very stable and keep interacting with people. This helps diminish the symptoms.

[IronicallyVague]

Thanks very much..

I agree on that one

Lets just say If I'm out on the trail alone my horse gets a little weird :-)

[PsychDoctorate]

If you did recover, and have had no symptoms, you are most likely not Schizophrenic. It if lasted less than 30 to 45 days, it was more likely a brief psychotic eppisode. Anyone and I mean anyone can have them.

[CMHCChannel]

cool vid

[koalastephanie]

Awesome video,i been suffering from very severe depression and people think i am crazy, attention seeking and insane,no one understand:(

[PsychDoctorate]

Please find a competent therapist and speak with them. If you are dealing with a deep depression (which are very haunting and frightening, I know personally!) not only will therapy help but so will certain medications, but you should only start taking them after speaking to a therapist who recomends you to a psychiatrist. I take a clinical stance, but medications may be necessary. I would want them to rule out everything else prior to considering them.

[koalastephanie]

I finally gotta see a psychiatrist at the 30 this month:) I hope she can help me:)

[PsychDoctorate]

It was not an easy recovery, but I am glad I fought back. Even while in my mania my rational mind was fighting for controll. Although the episode only lasted aproximately 30 days the memories will stay with me forever. My Pyschologist who saw me prior, durring and after my episode, does not agree with the assessment of Bipolar. I have had no symptoms for over a year. It was a Brief Psychotic Disorder caused by medications that is the fact. I am so angry no one listened or paid attention.

[ozjthomas]

Awesome, man, I know it is not easy to recover from severe mental illness and I have encountered my share of doctors who flat out lied to me regarding medication and treatment, and that is frustrating because we all deserve to be treated as humans.