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Re: Triggers » J Kelly

Posted by SLS on March 5, 2016, at 10:37:42

In reply to Triggers, posted by J Kelly on March 5, 2016, at 9:27:07

> Hello.
>
> I've had two distinct depressive episodes in my life. Both immediately followed trips out of the country. I felt happy and energized during both vacations. I'm wondering if a pre-disposed person, as a result of change in environment, can go into a manic or hypomanic state that looks normal to others. And could that mania trigger a depressive episode?
>
> Jade
>

1. In bipolar disorder, the common pattern of mood changes is:

normal -> mania -> depression

* If you can prevent the mania, you can often prevent the depression.

2. Only for a minority of people does the pattern follow:

normal -> depression -> mania

Based upon your description here, you might be able to take a mood stabilizer alone long-term and prevent mood switches. First, you need to take care of the depression, of course.


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