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Bipolarchic has good ideas. I will add that although I am diagnosed with BD1 I seldom do well with insufficient sleep. Without meds I can't sleep, but I still feel tired and unwell if I don't sleep, in most cases. What I'm trying to say is, not everyone with BD has the "no sleep when manic" issue set in stone.
I'll also mention that so many of the "Do You Have Bipolar Disorder" quizzes online don't cover all of the possible symptoms of BD. For example, mania is most definitely not always all about ecstasy. It can shift around and go into extreme irritability, anger, and rage. But that can also be indicative of depression...which is why a good pdoc's diagnosis is essential.
Also, most of the online quizzes don't provide information about mixed states. For me, mixed states are a major aspect of my BD.
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