I don't think it feels worse than depression. But, it can be bad in its own way. For example , today I wanted to do the monkeybars under a bridge that crossed a river about ten stories below. I want to do it but I have to convince myself not to. I think this is the still being in control part of hypomania. The point is, your thoughts can be darn persuasive, and that can be dangerous. It's the euphoria feeling that comes in and makes you feel invincible that I think is the problem.