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Posted by jadey on December 12, 2006, at 20:50:31
My experiences with hypo-manic episodes are pleasant i am nice, energetic, buy things online, go on shopping sprees that are the best! but do stupid things, buying things that i end up not liking, after the episode.
I wished, and didnt wish i could be hypomanic 24/7 but it almost seems like a gift to see the new horizens of life, that sometimes other people dont see. Do you know what i mean. But exept with the side effects like agitation, irrtiblity, temper...
Comments?
any?
Jadey
Posted by Phillipa on December 12, 2006, at 21:06:54
In reply to about Hypomania....., posted by jadey on December 12, 2006, at 20:50:31
Are you diagnosed with bipolar? It sounds like bipolar. Love Phillipa
Posted by med_empowered on December 13, 2006, at 9:27:14
In reply to Re: about Hypomania..... » jadey, posted by Phillipa on December 12, 2006, at 21:06:54
personally, I'm a fan of hypomania. I mean, if your form of it involves unbearable agitation/anxiety, then you might want something for it--like ativan or klonopin--but HYPOmania isn't all that big a deal. It can boost your productivity and your creativity, and make you more charming and witty. I personally say...if it ain't broke, don't fix it. If your hypomania works for you, accept it and love it. If it starts becoming problematic, then you may want to address it.
Posted by Maxime on December 13, 2006, at 12:39:54
In reply to about Hypomania....., posted by jadey on December 12, 2006, at 20:50:31
Why aren't you on a mood stabiliser? So far you haven't done anything TOO bad, but did you know that each manic episode will get more intense? Each one lights the fire for the next one. If you don't stop it, the cycling will get worse. It proven and documented.
I don't mean to rain on your parade, but don't let it get out of control.
Maxime
> My experiences with hypo-manic episodes are pleasant i am nice, energetic, buy things online, go on shopping sprees that are the best! but do stupid things, buying things that i end up not liking, after the episode.
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> I wished, and didnt wish i could be hypomanic 24/7 but it almost seems like a gift to see the new horizens of life, that sometimes other people dont see. Do you know what i mean. But exept with the side effects like agitation, irrtiblity, temper...
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> Comments?
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> any?
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> Jadey
Posted by Quintal on December 13, 2006, at 14:47:41
In reply to about Hypomania....., posted by jadey on December 12, 2006, at 20:50:31
I think I got through college on hypomania (some of it med induced I suspect). I know what you mean about seeing new horizons other people don't see. Almost makes the depressions worth it? Well, maybe not, but I'm pleased I've had the chance to see the world from so many different perspectives.
One of my old psychiatric nurses agreed it would be great if we could switch hypomania on and off at will - it's such a productive and creative state of mind. Almost makes bipolar a (bitter)sweet blessing.
Q
Posted by stargazer on December 13, 2006, at 20:46:05
In reply to Re: about Hypomania..... » jadey, posted by Quintal on December 13, 2006, at 14:47:41
Hypomania is a great feeling. I have been there and most people would consider this an optimal state unless you have the irritability with it. If people have hypomania they almost never seek psychiatric advice because it is seen as a good thing, it fits into our hyperactive culture very well. Unfortunately a depressed mood doesn't fit in so it is seen as defective and we run to our psychiatrists for meds, which are often times more harmful than helpful.
My hypomanic phases are almost always followed by depressed ones unless medication can turn it around. I've not really been diagnosed with bipolar but I have been treated with mood stabalizers, which have not been that successful.
Someone here said and I agree to a certain extent, that depression is life's attempt to slow prople down to recharge, change direction and reduce stress. Unfortunately we never have time to do this electively so our bodies do it for us. Just like a machine that works too hard without any relief, the parts eventually blow. And try ordering the parts, most are obsolete.
Preventing the blowout is key to having the depression stay dormant.
Posted by Phillipa on December 13, 2006, at 21:34:12
In reply to Re: about Hypomania....., posted by stargazer on December 13, 2006, at 20:46:05
Stargazer you know what you said makes a lot of sense to me. When I was younger and hadn't had a formal depression when I felt bad like inbetween semesters in school and I had to decide whether to proceed in an Associates program or quit as my kids were growing up and I had an Aerobics business. I remember lying on the couch for two weeks not caring even if my husband at the time when out without me. Somehow I needed that time for rest to decide whether to continue. In this instance although I was on the Dean's list I decided to go into a Degree program first two year at Bridgeport Hospital. I remember finishing my college classes I was disoriented for a while. But I made the right decision. Finished college course and then nursing alone. I knew I couldn't handle the stress of that program and do the other things in my life. I was happy in that degree program. I hope this makes sense. But my body rested enabling me to make the best choice knowing I could go back to the other or University of Bridgepost Bachelors Degree. And along with that came my energy and good marks. Thanks for this insight. Love Phillipa
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