Never really knew what the term bipolar meant until I started reading psychology stuff earlier this year. Not diagnosed as bipolar but I do have some of the personality traits (hyperactivity, compulsive thoughts, sleeping 3-5 hours a night, etc.). My attempt made me start paying attention. I noticed that I tend to annoy my husband when I do not take my Gabapentin medication, so that medication must really change my personality. I think I am becoming more tolerant to my current dosage and am a bit more hyper/sleeping less than when I started it. Right now, I'm just monitoring it. There are times in my life that I've used the hyperactivity to accomplish things (working extra hours, getting in shape, etc.) but perhaps I've also missed some opportunities due to alienating people.