I don’t know a lot about mania or hypomania. But the way some users describe it here, I’m starting to worry.
Lately I’ve been more talkative than usual, feeling more uplifted and energetic, and I’ve laid plans that involve money. Not a ton, but still.
I’m having some ideas that I want executed.
I just feel… Happy. Content, almost.
It could be that my meds are working, as I don’t feel overly charged or inappropriately emotional.
It could be that I’m just having a good time for once and I should just ride the wave while it’s there.
Do I have reason to be concerned? I’m not going hypomanic or something am I?
A bit impulsive, perhaps. But I’ve learned to calm down and think things over for a while before I act on my impulses.
I’m getting about 7-9 hours of sleep, where I’d usually get maybe 8-11.
I also wake up in the middle of the night for a cigarette before going back to sleep.
When I’m hypo manic I sleep like 3-4 hours, I gamble and use drugs and am very sexual. My thoughts are too fast as well as speech. I have little insight and really can’t understand why people are worried or annoyed. And yes, there’s a feeling of euphoria.
my pdoc said it’s ok to feel better and have more energy or plans. she said im probably adjusting to the meds. she also said to look out for mania if im not sleeping, or if people close to me start complaining or mentioning my behavior.
I asked the friend who sees me the most if I seem manic.
He said “sometimes”, and asked me why.
I then told him about this discussion and the symptoms of mania, and he said that that wasn’t me. But that he does see an improvement in my overall mood and cognitive functioning.
well done mate! that’s really cool. I don’t know you well enough (as I’m new here) to judge if you’re manic but for what it’s worth, you just sound healthy and goal-oriented to me. I think that we spend so much time feeling numb or depressed (or for me it’s enraged/psychotic) that it feels weird & even slightly dangerous to be well. If it’s possible I’d try to cut down on the cigs as the nicotine could over-stimulate the nervous system. but I know that’s easier said than done. I hope your pdoc has some positive feedback for you in your appointment, to me it sounds like you’re doing an awesome job of recovering.
