Hey. I agree with others that sometimes other ppl may see something we don't or earlier. Then again, in my opinion, just bc someone is BP doesn't mean they shouldn't be allowed to experience all human emotions, even the extreme ones, without automatically being labeled sick. Other people have good days And bad days and even REALLY FUUCKING GREAT DAYS.

And There is a fine line between interest and obsession and if people didn't get overly involved and hyperfocused on projects and research etc, humankind would not have made all of the amazing discoveries that we have.

Personally I find one of the saddest parts about BP is instead of just enjoying feeling good, we often become suspicious of it, that it is a sign of future bad things to come, rather than allowing ourselves to just feel happy and walk around with a grin on our face. Hypervigilance over moods is hard not to do when they rule so much in our lives, but imo it can become unhealthy when one starts to second guess joy.

Then again, as somebody who spends a lot of time in depression, when I feel great I don't really give a shiit why I just enjoy the helll out of it while it lasts, so perhaps I am not the best person to give advice on recognizing hypomania? Idk. Take care.