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so for a really long period of time ill have bad depression and then ill be able to work through it and manage it, but every once in a while I will get these really high, highs that last for about 2 weeks and they are great. I feel amazing and confident and I don't care what others think about me. My most recent one lasted almost a month (the longest) but now my depression is bad again. I don't know what I do to get these 'highs'. Just wondering if anyone else goes through this and how to keep the 'highs' to last

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I hate those low rides, sorry your going through this....but if I may share this with you....I have always had an emotional roller coaster....ups and downs...I find a way out of the down eventually, and enjoy the upswing. But it's a hard way to exist....and I finally got tired of it. I went to therapy, got into recovery, and finally an antidepressant that works for me. There is no magic pill that will make us not have the highs and lows and be able to function that I know of, but at least I feel better...lows don't last as long...I know I'll be okay. Not everyone wants to or needs to take meds, but I do think it's worth it to go to therapy and work out what's going on with us.

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gerg

I too have my ups and downs, everyone does to some extent, but my downs are hard. Yesterday I got slammed with a down, everything was difficult to the point that my head hurt. In the past I would suffer through this alone, now I tell those around me that I am having a bad day(s). This helps me accept my depression and allows me to take care of myself, so I can get back to feeling better.

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Sprinkle1

Hello, sorry for your riding. It sounds like Bipolar. I am Bipolar 1, sends me on trips love the highs, hate the severe lows. I have now also developed anxiety to go with it. Yuk. I would get to your Dr. or psychiatrist as soon as you can. While left untreated they will get worse. I was on Lithium (low dose) for 15 + years, built up a tolerance am on Abilify now and Lamictal they seem to be working (side effects minimal). I wish you well, educate yourself, read, read, read, go on line - the local library. Get help ASAP. Wishing you well. Sending Love/Hugs Sprinkle 1

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