How long do your manic episodes last?

I've been off medication for 1.5 years as it worsened my hemiplegic migraines. However, I tapered over the course of a full year and it was under the supervision of my then psychiatrist and GPs. I've been in remission for bipolar from two years now. I still get symptoms that are like cyclothymia, but they aren't severe generally and I haven't had auditory or visual hallucinations or suicidal thoughts for a few years.

I've been massively more creative since I became stable. I think being on meds or not isn;t really the factor. When I was having bad episodes in the past I couldn't focus on any goals or ideas for long enough.

Whether on medication or not getting stable is the key thing. I still go see my GP if I have any significant symptoms.

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