Thanks for all the replies!
I still can't decide though. I guess if I can't decide I should just wait until I can. I had some tough days (not sure why, I didn't feel very depressed, maybe I'm in a slightly mixed episode), but has it really been three days since I posted this already? Wow. Sorry about that.
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Originally Posted by thebelljar12
I also am compelled and excited to get hypomanic because you do get so much done. Have you ever done anything really bad like slept around, shopping sprees, breaking the law?...
As long as you're not suffering from being a little manic, and its not affecting your work or relationships, I personally don't think its a bad thing. It's only when it gets out of control and you could end up doing something that you will regret later on. Suicidal Thoughts are very typical when this hypomania gets out of hand.
If you have someone close to you that is able to tell you when it's too much, and you feel like you can trust them, I think it'd be safe to not take meds. But that is just my opinion, I am not a Doctor.
Take care
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The only really bad thing I've done when hypo in the last few years is binge on drugs (not much of heavy drugs, but that too). I feel like I have control over my hypomania, but my depression is out of control. I like your opinion. It's more nuanced than my doctor's.
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a deceitful grin and two empty, soulless eyes that suck you in, now you're mine!)
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Originally Posted by Miguel'smom
First you need a dr. & t that you trust. you could lower your meds to see if there's a spot that keeps you feeling like you but takes "the edge" away. There are other medications if you don't like one find one your okay with.You haven't told us the symptoms that trouble you maybe we can help you deal with those.
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Yes. Since you put it so clearly,
I think you're right. Staying with this dr. & T is
no good.
My symptoms are, broadly: Very serious and almost chronic atypical depression (I smile and laugh, so people think I'm fine, but I'm not really) that is incapacitating me. Most days I don't get out of bed other than to have a couple of cigarettes, coffee and one meal. I have rapid cycling which also tires me out
, and have difficulties staying away from drugs when I'm hypo (which isn't that often, maybe > a day each week at the moment). I need to be left alone physically and I'm not intimate with my bf and I do not like to be hugged or touched. I have serious attachment issues & feelings of detachment and I'm very dependent on other people to function. When I make decisions on my own I often choose at random. Usually I just avoid all decisions and do nothing. I used to be very decisive and sure, and didn't mind physical contact or emotional bonding like I do now.