What was your sleep pattern before this hypomaic state? In relation to this are you sleeping less? I think it is all relative. I usually sleep 12-14hrs per day. I am currently, I believe, swinging up in mood. I am likely even hypomanic already. Yes, I too am tired but I am operating on far less sleep. It is still a great deal more than most hypomanics but in consideration, 7-8 hrs sleep is considerably less than usual.