Beginning again in 1988 the episodes (mostly depressive) began to recur...a little more frequently until 1994. Between 1993 and 1995 I was diagnosed as a rapid cycler. My episodes were frequent and severe...in those two years I lost my job and was put on a disability pension, made several attempts at suicide (one was severe), was in and out of psychiatric hospitals both locally and out of town and had short and rare occurrences of normal mood. My episodes were all severe - no half measures for me - and would last 2 or 3 months before switching to the opposite state.
Since then, any mood swings have been comparatively mild. I obviously am no longer a rapid cycler, at least for today. One thing about having bipolar disorder is that I've learned not to make predictions for the future. Until a cure is found, Bipolar Disorder is for life, and I for one plan to enjoy the times of peace and contentment to the fullest extent, and let tomorrow take care of itself.
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