I never experienced this, but my oldest brother, who was DXed 30 something yrs ago, seemed to believe he was superior, some higher being, after treatment (proper meds) and therapy, this diminished.
Now he can joke about those days, and how our parents would re-act or try not to re-act in fear of violence between them as his manic episode escalated.
He went through a lot, as well as us, but pdocs got it right, the right med for him and life became stable for him, and our home.
Thanks for sharing your experience(s) with all of us, I think it helpful to others when we can all share our stuff.
I think you are "cool".