I'm curious how other people appear outwardly when hypomanic. Hyper? Spaz? Withdrawn but intense... bubble about to burst? I would be the last.... intense. I'm more of an introvert in most social situations but when I'm hypomanic and in the right situation I get into the forced speech and get very intense.. too serious about things that I'm currently researching and planning. I will overtalk people when I'm excited. But I don't think anybody would see me as very hyper.. I mean I'm not bouncing around and talking non-stop and singing (I do by myself). So .. I don't know. Is your 'manic self' a manifestation of your personality type.. or do you become unrecognizable to those around you?