Feel bad and weird after coming down from a manic phase?

I am coming down from a manic phase. I just feel really weird. I don't know if it is from the feeling of the meds bringing me down or what. I feel like happy and sad at the same time. Has anyone else felt this way, or please tell me what has been your experiance of coming down from a manic phase? I just feel confused right now.

[hell1971]

After a Manic episode I usually go into a mixed state or rapid cycling, happy one minute and sad and crying the next, my mind is usually still busy and I have mind games, I then usually hit the depression. I know there is also a mania that is like a depressive mania, it has all the symptoms of mania but has depression at the same time, I cant remember what this is called. Hopefully your new medication will help level you out, it may take some time so give yourself a break and try to relax, you are not alone although it can feel like this, everyone on here can relate and help a little, just knowing it is something that many people go through. Take Care

[hell1971]

After a Manic episode I usually go into a mixed state or rapid cycling, happy one minute and sad and crying the next, my mind is usually still busy and I have mind games, I then usually hit the depression. I know there is also a mania that is like a depressive mania, it has all the symptoms of mania but has depression at the same time, I cant remember what this is called. Hopefully your new medication will help level you out, it may take some time so give yourself a break and try to relax, you are not alone although it can feel like this, everyone on here can relate and help a little, just knowing it is something that many people go through. Take Care

[Amy4891]

I think the rapid cycling is what I was having right before I went manic. I think the depressive mania you are talking about is like a mixed state...I think it is also called disphoric mania...maybe??? It does help just to be able to talk to others that can relate to these issues. I sometimes feel very alone in my struggles, and talking to others that can understand helps me to feel not so alone. I know I am trying to take it easy...I went and pampered myself a bit today and got out of the house and it helped me feel better. Everyone needs a break sometimes. :-)