Hypo mania is different for everyone, but it is in general considered like a "mania lite." Go to the conditions & disorders tab at the top & read the description of mania symptoms.

I think I am unusual in that my hypo manias are completely fantastic--no irritation or anger. Just euphoria, high self-esteem, fantastic energy, no need for sleep, spending sprees--but not so much that I break the bank as my husband does have a good job so my spending hundreds of dollars in a few hours won't put us in the poor house but does cause concern, etc.

Joining clubs, organizations (or what I called my "crusades")where I would devote so much time & attention that I would quickly rise to the top & become the president or spokesperson or something (even appearing on TV or speaking in front of Board meetings of large organizations & I am normally a shy person).

I would be the life of the party, a ferocious tennis player, run 6 miles a day--just intense at everything & feel sheer joy. A physical sensation of adrenaline coursing through me w/a thrumming of aliveness in me.

It is like an incredible drug for me. No wonder I have such a hard time giving it up! Though I have to as I usually have hypo mania periods for months (3-6) at a time then have a sudden crash into a severe depression & do something rash like an overdose as I don't think rationally--my brain hasn't gotten enough sleep w/the insomnia.

I (& my husband) prefer my personality when hypo manic. On meds I am not the same energetic passionate person. I'm bland.