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Old Dec 05, 2011, 04:13 AM
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Originally Posted by GothGeisha View Post
Going through a manic episode right now and personally I'm enjoying it. Well that was until my therapist made me reflect on all the things I have done in the past during my mania. Now I am a little paranoid that at any moment I'll do something impulsive and stupid enough to ruin my life. Oh well, I still feel great. Maybe I should hire a baby sitter to watch me. Oh that's right, my mom is coming down this week to babysit me after I have my surgery this week. Fun stuff. Any way, does every bipolar person enjoy being manic? And is mania really that bad?

I enjoy it fully. The problem with mania is exactly what you're feeling paranoid about: the potential for impulsive, destructive behavior. Honestly, if it was socially acceptable, I'd love to be bat-**** crazy 24/7. but the rest of the world doesn't view it the same way. Darn hahahah
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