Everyone talks about the main early signs of a manic episode, eg little sleep, hurried speech, getting lots done etc. But does anyone have different traits that they have learnt about themselves and that the professionals may not appreciate as real signs?

For me one of the earliest signs is that I don't seem to need to eat anymore. Never hungry and just forget about it.

Another is that my mind can become very hooked on something unusual, like suddenly being super into this random Portuguese pop singer. I have no connection with anything Portuguese at all. It just happened and became this huge part of my life during the manic episode that ensued.

Anyone else?