Pressured speech is common symptom of mania. Here are the characteristics:
– Can’t stop talking – it’s not like it’s a choice when it get’s bad. You really can’t stop!
– The desire to speak is so strong you will talk over the other person.
– You can’t complete a sentence before going to the next one.
– Speaking feels really good and you’re fascinated with your own ideas!
Those are just a few descriptions of manic pressured speech.
It’s mania time here in the US. Many people go into the hospital in July and August. I will be a broken record about this for the next few months!
Do you have a plan to prevent mania? Are you showing any signs of pressured speech?
Julie
I can’t seem to make friends unless they have some sort of mental disorder. All other friends and family have rejected me. I have bipolar disorder among other things, and I hate those who reject me and judge me. I hate myself and this horrible illness. It has destroyed my life. Help.
It does not have to ruin your life. There IS life after bipolar. When I finally got serious about finding the right medication and decided to stay on my meds after 20 years of running-a-muck my boss told me I was one of the most stable people he knows. Once you stabilize on your meds, stay on them. Don