Life seems as if you are experiencing it at the highest level possible. The thought of potentially entering back into this state is both exhilarating and terrifying. You may not consider the consequences of your actions and remember what is has done to you in the past. Remember that 1 day of mania typically results in 1 month of depression. Weighing the consequences seems insurmountable compared to the short lived benefit. People who have entered into this state strive to achieve it permanently. Many have tried and all have failed. Find joy in the simple things in life. Live a well balanced lifestyle. Start a family. Go out with friends. These are the suggestions that are given.

This is the mental illness aspect of my life. The cornerstone of my existence. To this day, I find difficulty in finding pleasure in normally pleasurable activities simply because I have experienced a state beyond what is considered to be normal. I have extreme difficulty letting it go. Pleasure and thrill seekers is a term given to the average individual as a dulled down version of the term maniac. Maniac has a negative connotation in this world. No one ever says “look at that guy go, hes a maniac!” with any positivity behind it. People who experience mania will not refer to themselves as maniacs either. They are however, seen by their family and friends as one. Next time you think you can achieve this greatness on your own and remain emotionally, mentally, and physically stable, think about closest friend calling you a maniac and see how you feel. Better yet think of your mother.

We are not like the rest of the world. The average persons mind is not occupied by these thoughts. It does not overtake them. We are in constant search of something better and returning to the point where every day life is flat out boring. In the absence of mania is depression, anxiety, and fear. Mediocrity is prevalent. Nothing is ever good enough. We live for these short term highs in life and are psychologically low when they do not occur.