I write a blog for the wonderful BP Magazine. (Bipolar Magazine) This week I tell the story of my friend Michela and her hypomanic episode. If you are new to bipolar disorder, there are two types of mania: hypomania and full blown mania.
– Bipolar Disorder II has hypomania
– Bipolar Disorder I has hypomania and full blown mania.
Michela has Bipolar I- her hypomanic episode was pretty funny! Yes, I take mania extremely seriously, but it is good to have a laugh. Here is the first part of the blog and then a link to read the rest!
Michela and I are working together to keep the mania at a slow boil until her new medications can work. The other day Michela called and it was such an amazing example of mania I had to write it down. She said, “Julie, show it to everyone. They need to know what mania sounds like!” Here goes!…………….
Click here for the link to the BP Magazine Blog
Please leave your comments under the blog. It’s great to read the experiences of others. I highly recommend BP Magazine. I’ve written a column in the magazine for five years. I read every issue and learn so much – and the subscription price is amazingly affordable!
Julie
