Two consecutive depressive episodes?

Hey, just a short question post.

After my depressive episodes my mood usually evens out for awhile whether it be weeks or months which is usually followed by manic or hypomanic episodes but now it seems I'm slipping back into a depressive episode? Does anyone else experience this? Is it possible I didn't recognize the passing of a manic episode? Any help is appreciated.

Thanks.

I'm sorry you're going through that, but yes, it is perfectly possible. I tend to experience relatively short periods of depression that are sometimes consecutive. For example, a few days depressed, then a few days normal mood, and then back to depressed again. It sucks! Hang in there!

I'm like you.
I can go from more depressed to less depressed to more depressed again for months.
Then comes a manic phase.

Right now I fighting the urge to go shopping. (an indicator of mania) I don't know whether I should buy another camera or another lens. I've already committed my pension cheque for August so the impulse is to pay for it out of savings.

Sometimes I am able to be a little manic or depressed and still cope with life. I was able to hang on during my career until I qualified for a regular pension. When I was in a hole, I use to tell myself, "They can't fire me. I'm sick. The most they can do is put me on a disability pension." That was reassuring. I'm glad I made it to a reguar pension though. It feels more human and successful.

Bipolar is not like traffic lights. Always Green, yellow, Red and syncronized. I can't predict how I will feel next week or next month.

Take care,

I tend to see more depressive episodes than manic episodes. Though sometimes it's hard to tell. I'll usually be fine for a few weeks, than depressed for a few days, then fine for a few days than I'll experience what I call an angry mania for a few days, than I'll sleep it off than I'll go back to even for a few weeks.

Oh yes, it's possible. I've experienced both back to back depressive episodes and a hypomania so mild I didn't recognize it until reflecting back with my therapist. It's possible that your situation could be either one.

I know that people who rapid cycle and people with BP2 tend to experience more lows than highs. Lately I experience more highs than lows, but when the lows come they feel worse than ever because of the contrast with hypo/mania.

I'm sorry you have to go through it, I hope it's short for you.