Your mania may be triggered by stress. I find with my own that it is somewhat of a seasonal thing, but stress and other things can make it worse.

I'm dx'd with Bipolar 1 w/ psychotic features; I'm not currently taking a mood stabalizer. I often have to watch what I say and do and sometimes if I'm really manic I'm to impulsive to watch it. My mania has been pretty destructive for me in the past. It sounds like yours has been too. I know lock-up is no fun.

Good luck with your doctor appointment and welcome to the forum . Feel free to pm me if you would ever like to talk about anything.

Nicole