How do you tell the difference between normal feeling good/happy/having energy, and hypomania?
I still feel almost “high” today even on risperidone, like almost uncomfortably energetic and my mind is very active.
BUT I also am used to feeling depressed, anxious and low energy, so it’s hard to tell if I just feel “good” and am not used to it, or if it’s something like hypomania winding up.
I have to try to watch for it carefully because mine turns dypshoric really fast, and not catching it in time means bad happenings.
When I was more functional and independent, money was the easiest way to tell, basically if I was spending money irresponsibly, or engaging in other high risk behaviors, it was a sign (if I had enough insight to reflect) that I was getting very impulsive. But these days I have almost no independence and certainly no money of my own to burn unless my mother gives me some (like with the nuts fiasco).
What other ways do you try to tell the difference?
It was always tempting in my early 20s but by now I’ve learned to be wary of it, mine turns dysphoric inevitably, and that is when ■■■■ gets real, as in real bad.
They say all life is ups and down for everyone so I always think that people with mood disorders experience life more.
It’s good to keep account of your moods obviously you don’t want to get ill again.
I know how you feel two days ago I was so depressed like I was walking through treacle churning stomach just wanted to die.
But I feel a little better now it always changes.
Usually when I just feel average or slightly below my doctor considers that good. But when I’m happy and full of energy I’m considered manic. My doctor noted I’m a relatively low energy person but he’s never seen me off my meds so I don’t know how he can tell. I don’t know, it’s hard for me to tell whether I’m normal or manic