I'm not sure how long you have been treated for bipolar or how many "episodes" you have had of hypo mania, mania, depression or mixed. I'm OLD (55) & have had bp since 15 so I know my signs of impending episodes & symptoms when I'm in one pretty well. Doesn't mean I always react correctly, though! I LOVE hypo mania but for me it lasts months & then I have a total & devastating crash into depression that leads to bad stuff like overdoses (haven't done that in a few yrs.).

But I am on Lamictal (among other things) & had my dosage upped when I had increased daytime anxiety. Lamictal is supposed to HELP w/anxiety, but everyone is different so if you read the insert of possible side effects it does say it can increase anxiety (as well as make you sleepy or have insomnia!). I do take Klonopin at night (most nights) as anxiety makes it hard for me to go to sleep, but even though I am "authorized" to take it during the day I don't as it just makes me so sleepy & I do not want to sleep during the day.

It does sound like you are agitated & maybe becoming a little hyper-focused on stuff that maybe is not that productive (interesting, but the meeting at work needed some attention even if it seemed boring!). I think YOUR concern about not sleeping & the anxiety & perhaps hypo mania, it would definitely be important to talk to your meds provider. Hope you do so. She/he needs to keep informed about all that is going on.

Plus, it is usually recommended to do therapy as well as meds so don't know if you are doing that. A good therapist who understands bp can help you determine if you are having an "episode" & if your coping skills are finely tuned (mine are not--thus DBT & indiv. therapy).

Your computer knowledge is amazing. Whole different language. My brother speaks that language. I do not! Tech support really hates talking to me as I say stuff like, "Which button is that?"--Take care.