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Originally Posted by blackwhitered
I'm just wondering because I've been told that negative events/stress can trigger depressed episodes in bipolar (or unipolar) people, and I've also been told that both negative and "positive stressors" can trigger a manic episode, but I've never had anyone actually explain what a "positive stressor" is...
I've been misdiagnosed with BPD before (I don't meet the criteria about abandonment, emptiness, low self-esteem, I very rarely self-harm, and my moods typically last a minimum of several days) but I believe it's possible I have had hypomania that was brought on or enhanced by positive events going on in my life... usually things like getting assigned a project I was looking forward to, entering an academic competition I was excited about, having the opportunity to design elaborate costumes for various events, etc. Things I liked to do. But this is something generally associated with BPD. Anyone know for sure?
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I have had this happen to me. And, I can tell you it annoys me when someone is bothered by it and points it out (as in "it was as if you couldn't stop talking...") because it feels GOOD to be happy, excited about something, whether it is a sudden "insight" during a conversation, or the joy of being given liberty to do something that truly interests me.
I also fear it. I know that, as a child (and adult), my mother (now gone) would become quietly negative, squashing, whenever I would get excited about something (dancing, music, an idea...). But, she also became angry when someone complimented something creative I had done, it was all very confusing....think I'll stop before I spin out.