Those of you with Bipolar 1 , when you hit hypomania how long does this usually last for you before you hit full blown mania, if at all? And also, were you able to tell when you were going to high, or did you have no insight into this. If you did have insight, what were the tell tale signs for you?

I am hypomanic now, but for the life of me cannot recall how long it lasts before I am in real trouble (I know different person to person), I want to enjoy it a little but am also scared I am in for another ugly ride.

Thanks so much,
Anika

And why the heck am I taking so many meds if I am up for months then down for a month then back up, I mean five years of this and still not stable. I know I "need" to take them , but this is getting silly, tweeking here and there and all over the place. I am not seeing the benefit right now. I could do this on no meds.

And sorry if you guys are all sick of my lately, I am just going through some weird times, and I am pretty lonely, I feel like this place is my saving grace right now. thanks you so so so much, Anika