Holy S...., I think I'm becoming manic

Hey

So at the moment I'm going through all the finding the docs to find out what's wrong so haven't got diagnosis yet. All I have are some medical people suggesting its bipolar, or Dysthymia or major depression, whatever with anxiety.

A lot of people i'm close to assume I'm bipolar and tonight, I'm really starting to flip out. I spent the day tired, down and out of reality just to suddenly switch to more out of reality to hyperactivity and needing to do things and move consistently. I was out at a social event and I think I kinda freaked some people out. i annoyed security at where we had dinner with my need to run to places and twirl everywhere.

I'm only starting to come down now- so it lasted from about 4 hours. not long. Was confused at the time if I should of went to the hospital as at one stage i was going to go to a park, nearly in my underwear but got dressed but i was stopped by my partner. It really late and some rough people live here so it was risky if i had gone out like i wanted to. But it's starting t oget normal again, so was i right to ignore my gut to not go to the hospital. what do you do>

Hi,

I'm not a doctor, but it sounds to me like you just experienced a manic episode. You could be what they call a rapid cycler (did i spell that right?) I would recommend get to a doctor as soon as possible and get a mood stabilizer. A lot of people do things during a manic episode that they really come to regret later. Luckily your partner was there to stop you this time. Let me know what you decide to do and how you are doing.

Whatever you may have, going outside nearly naked is definitely a sign that things aren't going as well as they could. Giabrina is right, you should see a doc and I would try to get them to give you a more specific diagnosis, as well as the proper meds to deal with it.

I'm glad you are ok and you had someone with you who could help keep you under control and safe.

Good luck and welcome to PC.

Thanks for the reply, guys.

I have my first psychologist appointment at the end of the week. I don't think I want to go back to the local GP closest to me. He didn't seen too comfortable with it all so I guess mental illness isn't he's strong point + we only had really limited time so all well. Doubt I'll find a doc before seeing the psychologist, but i'll go over it with them and see what they suggest I do.

Today I'm very wired again but I'm keeping in control while I'm at work so far. Weeeeeeeeeeee.