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Hi jaypop30, you say that you don't see the manic side of bp as much as the depression which is common to most of us (at those bp's I know). I have always had a hard time recognizing when I'm manic mainly because the mania makes me feel like I'm on top of the world, life is good and I think I'm the best at everything. Mania is a drastic difference from the obvious gray feeling of depression we hate to feel down and sad so it's easier to distinguish but when we're full of energy (and ourselves) we welcome the feeling.
We all have different levels of depression or mania I'm more inclined to being depressed and from what you stated I thinking this is the case for you. If you had ever felt like you've had too many cups of coffee or felt like you don't need much sleep these are a couple of the recognizable feelings of mania you can begin to get familiar with. Most of the time when I'm manic it's the observation and comments of others that helps me realize I'm heading toward a manic episode. However after many years of coping with bp (and accepting that I am bp) I've learned how to be more aware of the symptoms.
Nice to meet you see you around.
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