Last year I went to a party and got drunk. I hardly drink (that's the last time). I had fun but also had a traumatizing experience. Because of this, my husband and I have decided to do dinner/movie date night I'm looking forward to it. I don't anticipate it creating mania. I know that in the 3 1/2 years it's been since I experienced full psychosis (and was entirely insane) I haven't once had mania as euphoric or depression as severe. How wonderful it was to experience God in the spiritual world, to know him intimately; how wonderful that God would allow me heaven on earth! No, I've not been so lucky to experience life through such rose colored glasses. I'm not sure I'd take it again if I had the choice. While mania was wonderful, waking up one morning and realizing that you've been out of your mind is terrifying.

Anyway, I have no idea why I got into this on your thread...it seems it was little help in your perspective. Either way, happy new year!