here in NY (the one in the USA as opposed to other locations) hypomania is like the middle of the road...not depressed (sad/down, suicidal, self injury, inability to concentrate, loss of interest in normal routine activities) and not mania (mood swings, happy, irritable, making decisions without thinking the situation out, not thinking of the possible consequences,.....) but a middle ground where a person actually feels good, that they have a handle on life/their problems...


example when I am manic I am constantly on the move, got to get this and that done, cant sit still, lots of multitasking because I cant concentrate on one thing at a time due to how fast my brain is thinking, how fast my body is reacting to my super fast thoughts.


when Im in depression phase of bipolar I have trouble getting out of bed, no energy, suicidal thoughts, self injury thoughts, just want to be left alone.


when Im in hypomania phase I feel good/healthy and able to concentrate, able to take things one step at a time, able to sit still and complete tasks one at a time, I get a lot done that I want to because Im able to be organized and focused.


is it possible to go from depression to hypomania fast yes people who go through their bipolar phases fast are called rapid cyclers. your treatment provider can help explain this and can help you stop going through the phases so fast if this is what it is, which brings me to your other question could this be a mixed episode...only your treatment providers can tell you what type of episodes you are having and treat you for it.


my suggestion if this continues to bother you contact your treatment providers.