Posted by Netch on July 30, 2007, at 5:09:31
In reply to Re: Treatments for agitated depression/mixed state? » Netch, posted by Phillipa on July 27, 2007, at 12:04:02
> Is this a mixed bipolar state? Or an agitated depression cause that is what I must have too. The high anxiety and fears and then crash. Is that like you? Love Phillipa
"mixed state is a condition during which symptoms of mania and depression occur simultaneously (e.g., agitation, anxiety, fatigue, guilt, impulsiveness, irritability, morbid and/or suicidal ideation, panic, paranoia, pressured speech and rage). Typical examples include tearfulness during a manic episode or racing thoughts during a depressive episode. One may also feel incredibly frustrated in this state, since one may feel like a failure and at the same time have a flight of ideas."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixed_state_%28psychology%29
I think it's an under-diagnosed condition... many depressed people don't realize they're bipolar mixed state since their symptoms are predominantly depressive. When they're agitated they still feel depressed.
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