Question about rapid cycling

A question moreso for the bipolar folks here, but don’t want to invade the /rbipolar community with my questions.

So, I know rapid cycling counts as four or more manic/depressive episodes within a course of 12 months. I’ve seen some folks say their cycling is ultra-rapid, happens day to day or week to week. I’ve ALSO seen that depressive phases often follow mania, oftentimes lasting longer than the manic episode itself.

Is “cycles between manic/depressive every few days for a few weeks, then has a depressive episode for a few weeks, goes into a ‘remission period’ for a few weeks, then starts the cycle again” a realistic “timeline” for a bipolar individual to experience? Is there distinct patterns that tend to emerge?

I’ve done over an hour of research just on this rapid cycling experience, and am still struggling to figure out what the lived experience would look like/what “schedules” it can run on.

I’m a writer developing a bipolar side character and a family member to multiple amazing bipolar people, and it’s important to me that I get this right. Any advice or anecdotes are super super appreciated! Wishing you all stability and peace ♥️