What is the first thought you have when you’re manic? What is the first thing you say? What is the first thing you do? What signs do you see first? Here are mine:
Say: I’m not manic am I? Do: Drive quickly while listening to loud music. Think: God, it’s so fantastic not to be depressed!
Then, after these typical behaviors I think- oh no, this is so unfair. And I go into treatment mode.
I have a lot of different bipolar mania patterns. Here’s another one:
Say: I really need to go out tonight and have some fun! Do: A Mojito looks really good! Think: I feel so much better and I’m looking really fantastic tonight.
The above sounds really normal- but when it comes after a depression and feels way too good, I know it’s hypomania. I also know that if it’s intense and really short lived with [ Read More ]
