I don't really know what I feel as in the difference between hypo and straight mania. But when I am manic I do things like: go on shopping sprees, dress or act slutty, make terrrible decisions like quit my job or undergo elective surgery, feel paranoia or psychosis if it's bad enough. During those times I have accused my husband of affairs, having me followed, went to the dean of my college to report a satanic cult following me, and felt like I was superior & grandiose.

It's really kind of hard to explain, but at the time everything seems so freaking REAL. I was psychotic at my pdoc office and thought she was a quack to call me bipolar because these things were so damn realistic.

Sorry I don't have a more positive reply, but my bipolar gets me irritated. Some people enjoy mania and go off their meds on purpose - Not Me.

Peace & Hugs,

TnT