I've had a few eye openers recently. I'm just now realizing that I've been manic for the past 2-3 months. My parents didn't recognize it because I've been doing so well--I got a new job I like and am doing well at, I've been doing well in school, and overall I've been in a great mood. However, I've been taking my meds irregularly or not at all since fall as well as I've been taking an anti-depressant which was only supposed to be temporary as it caused my last major manic episode.
I don't know the signs to look for, although hopefully the doctors and I are nipping it in the bud before it gets worse.
So far I am aware that:
I am speaking so quickly that people are asking me to slow down.
My life is going "too well" and I am overly optimistic.
I am obsessed with DeadMau5 and Skrillex, although in my defense I have always been obsessed with one thing or the other.
I am also going through two big transitions which has always been hard for me to deal with emotionally.
What else should I be looking for?
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