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Old Dec 06, 2017, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 251turnaround View Post
I went to see my therapist today, and she told me that I was acting hypomanic based on my body language and eyes (somehow). I think it's strange because I don't believe I'm experiencing many of the symptoms typically associated with hypomania right now. I'm sleeping fine, talking as much as I usually do, and I'm not exactly bouncing off the walls with energy. I am getting rather obsessed with a new hobby, though and feel really motivated/positive, but that's about it.

In light of this, I find it hard to trust my therapist's judgment. I feel completely fine right now. I like where I'm at.

Am I wrong to question my therapist's opinion?
I suppose this depends on past experience of your own sensations. Are you usually able to tell the difference. Some people know, some people ignore, and some people really don't always know. Sometimes I can have major symptoms I don't even think about until my husband mentions it. Like I won't realize how fast I'm talking, or how giddy I am over silly things, I won't realize that things have been put into overdrive and the good feelings kinda make me want to doubt other perceptions. I've told my husband before, no no I'm just happy and come to realize down the line that it was more than that. I usually try to listen to my husband's words when he tells me I'm acting strange. Though many times I hate making all of the euphoria go away. I've learned though from experience, as happy as you feel when it's good is exactly how bad or worse you will feel if this is an episode and you land in depression.

However, if this is a new doctor, you usually know your body, and you aren't exhibiting any things that anyone else thinks is odd then you may very well be justified in thinking they're wrong. Keep it noted though, just in case.
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