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Originally Posted by Innerzone
Yeah, I really think figuring it out with the Dr is the answer. It's so hard to say from here. You *do* sound elevated for sure. If I "had" to guess, from here, just from reading, I'd put it at high hypo/low mania level. I am SO glad for you feeling good!
But there are some things I find concerning... thinking maybe this is the new you (which is great, but personal experience has been misjudgement on my part --it's also when I'm most likely to think I can quit meds). Words like "super euphoric", "god-like" "connected with the universe" to the degree to able to see the near future, etc.
The one I probably find the most concerning is where you talk about the med adjustments, saying,"My Ritalin was also reduced in case it had brought on the mania but I doubt it was that so I can go back to my old dose." Might not be the best time to think about self-adjusting meds, you know? Especially when it is an upward one, and being because you "doubt it was" at a time when you say you are "finding it hard to see negatives now."
Like you say, it is a hard call. Elsa makes an excellent point about the environment you'd be going back to. I do remember that your family is supportive, but can't remember their proximity. Is it possible one of them can stay with you for a bit to smooth the transition?
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Thanks. I do have a good environment to go home to. I live by myself but am 15 minutes drive from my parents. Got about 3 hours sleep last night and feel a little foggy but that will clear up soon. Can't wait to see my doctor and hear what he has to say. I won't discharge AMA so will stay if he wants me to.
Has anyone come down gently from hypo/mania to stability without getting depressed or mixed?
that is what I am aiming for, not that I am that manic right now anyway but am aware I am a bit elevated. Still have enough insight for that. No more mixed/depressed for me I hope.
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