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Originally Posted by earthmamma
Do others find that being around other people that are all talking creates to much stimulation and then turns into mania? Its like I don't know this about myself and get surprised when I yet again flip into mania. But I find it hard to have to keep watching myself during my waking hrs. Being in a party of people can have the same effect on me as alcohol use too.
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Hi earthmamma,
Yes I find that too much stimulation effects me that way too. Even too much noise, or touch throws me for a loop. I find it necessary to not drink or put myself in those situations as it is a recipe for disaster for me. Sometimes when I am around alot of people talking I get anxious and irritable too. I'm convinced that being bipolar makes us ULTRA sensitive in many ways. For me, it's to the point that I can't even blast my stereo anymore, I have to listen to calming music to be able to focus on the road. Otherwise, I flip into mania.