[moonrise]

I've been diagnosed with just about everything in the past, including bipolar I and II. I currently only have a diagnosis of a dissociative disorder.

I feel incredibly manic now. I'm not sleeping, not eating, everything is fast, I'm getting a ton of things done, the world is great, and I feel AMAZING.

So, could this just be 'me' having a good day with lots of energy? I haven't eaten anything weird, or drank anything abnormal. Nothing in my life has changed, just my mood. For the past few weeks, I haven't done much at all, and was feeling quite depressed, which sort of feels normal to me, because it lasted for so long.

I'm not on any meds right now. Mood stabilizers wrecked havoc with my body.

I just feel....high.

Anyhow, TIA!

[crystalrose]

hi. Imo yes people can be manic without a diagnosis. If it lasts longer than 4 days in a row then it becomes a problem. Also you maybe aware that there are two types of high mood, mania and hypomania. Its a good feeling until the crash that is why i suggest to see a dr.

[Haze-N-Rave]

As much as you may hate to hear it, getting on meds is the best thing to do. When I eventually stabilized, I remember sometimes missing the highs because I couldn't get that zest back in my life. I always realize though that the middle can produce some good feelings too, and it is risky to drop the meds and try to peak again. For me the lows always last a lot longer than the highs and it's worth using the meds (although I don't like it either). My doctor always called meds a "tool" to help me along, but not something to control me.

Of course, I could do without the dizziness and constipation, but hey, it's worth it.

[moonrise]

Thanks, Crystalrose, for the good info. I'll keep the 4 days in mind. Luckily my T is also a psychiatrist, so I see her weekly, and will make sure I mention this to her.

[Slothrop]

Hi moonrise...no question I sort of envy your mood.

But, you were depressed for weeks...now you're feeling manic...I'm not a doc, but it sounds like your earlier diagnoses of bipolar may have been justified.

Not sleeping and not eating is not, unfortunately, just a good day. Not necessarily bad! But not normal.

I'm not trying to push you to take meds or anything else. Like you said, it's a good idea to make sure your psychiatrist is aware of these symptoms. Good to know what you're dealing with.

[lonegael]

I know two people who have moe or less permanent manic/hypomanic symptoms. One had a stroke, and the resulting damage left her, well, sort of an irritable hypomanic. The other has always been hypomanic, unbelievable, constantly eating but thin as a rail, babbles, not exactly hppy all the time, but the general feeling is "gee, this gal's buzzed!"