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Originally Posted by redbandit
I don't think I've ever been actually manic, although a couple of times when on the wrong meds, I've had some psychotic moments. I usually get hypomanic a few times a year, and it normally lasts about a week. It's like the best feeling ever, until I get sick of feeling so good. But it's amazing how much stuff I can get done! I've actually been waiting for the mood to strike, because I love cleaning when I'm hypomanic.
What I'm confused about, is why it's "dangerous"? I can see being completely manic, or psychotic. But for me, I'm much more a danger to myself when I'm depressed. If I'm feeling great, I don't want to mess with that!
Just wondered if I'm missing something, because I see a lot on here about it being dangerous.
thx
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Though the depression is horrendous, and the happy side of hypomania is fantastic, for me anyway, it can be bad in numerous ways. I also get dysphoric hypomania where I could really easily cause myself serious harm and I have the will to do it as I'm not too depressed to move. I can get psychotic and not realise it, half the time I don't notice that I'm barely sleeping etc I just know I have to keep going and physically have to keep going even though I'm exhausted. Even when the hypominia is good I can believe I can fly etc. (resulting in me almost jumping off a bridge), although normally I'm just in a really good mood, and or psychotic.
That said depression is awful too, the not being able to do anything, being on the verge of tears, the lack of energy. I tend to bounce between frantic hysteria (interally at least) and like a complete zombie.
Personally I prefer hypomania as I get to do stuff, however the risk factors of it can make it pretty awful as well.