You don’t eat like you used to.
You haven’t had a vegetable in days.
Your fridge is empty.
You can’t remember your last meal.
You smoke more.
You drink more alcohol or coffee.
You have more energy even when you don’t eat.
You lose weight really easily.
Yes, if you’re overweight this can be one of the only positive things about mania. But if you’re already thin, this can lead to serious weight loss and dehydration. I definitely know people who have had to go to the hospital for an IV after a serious manic episode where they didn’t (or couldn’t) take care of their bodies.
As you can probably tell, mania has been knocking on my door for the past month. I’m doing every single thing I can to monitor it now that I see what’s going on. Today, as I looked at my muffin (even though it’s sweetened with fruit juice, it’s still not exactly the best breakfast) and double tall decaf latte, I thought to myself. When was the last time I ate a salad or had a balanced meal? I’m going to take care of that today.
Julie
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