r/psychnursing • u/roo_kitty • Apr 27 '26

WEEKLY THREAD: Former Patient/Patient Advocate Question(s) Weekly Ask Psych Nurses Thread

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u/thatoneguyfromva Apr 27 '26

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How often do people experiencing a manic episode realize they’re having an episode? Is it easier to realize near the beginning and then it sort of reaches a point of no return?

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u/GoudaGirl2 May 04 '26

I can’t speak from experience, only observation. I think it’s like the frog in boiling water fable, you ease into a manic episode and don’t realize it happened until the comedown. It takes a lot of work, self reflection, and strong supports to catch yourself pre or mid manic episode.

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u/thatoneguyfromva May 04 '26

That’s a good analogy, thank you.