lilred3382 No worries my mind can often go on fast forward too! Sorry I'm not sure if you have been diagnosed, if you haven't you should get a full physical in case there is something physical that could explain your symptoms. I would also suggest tracking your moods. I finally found one online that I will actually do and it's at: http://www.medhelp.org/land/mood-tracker

With what to tell your Psychiatrist I would tell him or her exactly what you wrote. When I wasn't diagnosed my moods could be all over the place and even on meds I can go from super duper happy to a raging b****!

As far as the spending and wanting to buy things, my spending when I'm hypomanic is irrational. i.e. I will buy 5 of the same coats similar to you buying your 5th MP3 player. When I'm shopping to stuff feelings it's not irrational, but I definitely spend too much.