Candy, when I'm maniac, I feel literally on top of the world. Those days I feel I can do whatever I put my mind into, I feel great, I talk to everybody, I feel "extremely" happy, I drive faster and change lanes more than usual, I can't fall asleep and I usually need to take something to help me thru the night.
But also, I'm prone to exaggerate "necessities", for example I don't like to shop, but during my maniac episodes, I'd buy stuff I don't really need everyday and also I get my work done faster and better.
I have what is called "mixed states" I can be feeling this, but at some point, everything gets messed up, I'd be great in the morning and I can crashed with a really bad depression in the afternoon.
If that is not enough, I have rapid cycling, so, some days it feels like my life turned into a rollercoaster ride that never ends.
I hope this helps, I’m more aware of my triggers now, and I can prevent better but still, I have to deal with some of these things daily.
Keep me updated~
~tons of hugs~