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Originally Posted by BirdDancer
Thanks, bluebicyle  !
I don't think I am hypomanic, but not sure. I asked my husband what he thought, and he simply stated that I've been very project driven. I guess being extra busy itself could be the culprit, but if I continue to lack sleep I will grow ill. I hope tonight is different. I just can't figure it out. I swear I took my evening meds. The cubby in my weekly pill box was empty for last night. If it takes more to knock me out than them, that's not good! I did take 1 mg Ativan at about 2 am. That's probably why I slept even 2 hours.
Maybe unrelated, but I need to lower my alcohol consumption. It's inching up again. I'm not drinking what many would see as problematic, but officially it's more than moderate consumption. This has been an issue for me in the past. It used to be well beyond moderate. |
Yes. I am concerned that the increased projects and lack of sleep may be a precursor to hypomania. Glad you have a PRN though!
And yes, alcohol can definitely worsen things. If you are indeed elevated, you do not want to crash into a depression or mixed state and then have those depressive symptoms exacerbated by the alcohol, if that makes sense. And I think some people have even triggered episodes through excessive consumption of alcohol. I know you are not excessively consuming it, but my point is that you should be careful.
Surely these feelings must be exasperating?