My problem is when I start to feel too "normal" and start to lose that go-getter, get it done as efficient as possible all the time, I can sleep when I'm dead, feeling. That's when I start to cut back on the meds to get that feeling back. Or if I know I'm not gonna get much sleep for a few days and need to stay up for work or a special occaision, I'll go off my meds completely and slip into mild mania so I can stay up for days.
I know this isnt healthy, but I get through it then get back on my regular schedule once things die down a little bit. Don't recommend it