Hi guys,

Question: Can illegal drugs like MDMA cause bipolar?

I usually get periods of being down and depressed, then normal. But the only side effect I've noticed since I've started taking drugs is that I get down, then super hyper. Like today I had so much energy I was shouting, joking and laughing and banging on the table, my mom was pissed because I was so hyper. This has been ongoing for the past 2 months. I still have periods of being normal though.

It reminds me of when I was a teenager when I was diagnosed with ADHD. I thought I grew out of the hyperactivity part though as it's been years (8+) since I've been hyper regularly.

Is hyperactivity the same as being manic? Does this sound like a manic episode?

I also haven't been sleeping well as my mind is racing (good and bad thoughts) and I'm really edgy.

I don't really mind the hyperness as I'm unemployed and it hasn't gotten me into any trouble but the lack of sleeping is really annoying. I'm not saying I have bipolar either as this has only been prevalent for about 2 months. But is it something I should be concerned about?

Thanks guys.