Regarding Manic Episodes - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

Chris00 · 01-22-2006, 11:34 PM

I hope someone can answer this question. Generally speaking, how long do manic episodes last? Hours? Days? Also, is it possible they can they last several months? One of the reasons I ask, is because I have huge personality/mood changes that last several months, then I revert back for awhile before undergoing a complete and drastic life change once again, usually in extreme ways, often to the opposite of what I was previously doing.

bikewench · 01-23-2006, 09:12 AM

Hey Chris...

Welcome to SR...

this might give you some idea of the duration...
http://adam.about.com/reports/000066.htm

meli2005 · 01-23-2006, 03:48 PM

Chris, I think the length of the manic episodes can really vary a lot, depending on the person. I would suggest you try to get into a psychiatrist and talk about it.

shutterbug · 01-24-2006, 10:54 AM

I am a rapid cycling bipolar and I have had manics that have lasted minutes and a couple that have lasted for months. There is no way to know how long any one person's episode will last unless you chart your moods for a year or more and can see a pattern -- then you can kind of do an educated guess sort of thing.

My suggestion to you would be to make an appointment to see a psychiatrist if you think you might be bipolar....also it's a good idea to get a physical done from your regular doc since some physical ailments can mimic bipolar disorder.

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01-23-2006, 09:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
bikewench Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: western canada Posts: 1,441	Hey Chris... Welcome to SR... this might give you some idea of the duration... http://adam.about.com/reports/000066.htm

01-23-2006, 03:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
meli2005 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 495	Chris, I think the length of the manic episodes can really vary a lot, depending on the person. I would suggest you try to get into a psychiatrist and talk about it.

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