[grizmom]

I'm sliding up into hypomania...it's been a long time since I've been hypomanic. Not sleeping as much and not overly tired even though I'm not getting my regular amount of sleep. Extremely bored even with plenty of things to do, concentration is erratic, getting irritable, and when I'm outside everything looks...how to describe it?...more colorful than usual that make any sense? Also getting headaches which I get with hypomania other times I rarely get headaches. I think because everything seems so bright. IDK. For now I'll wait it out because I start with new pdoc in a couple of weeks so I don't want to have to see my old pdoc I'm not sure if they would get me in with my new one yet since I haven't done intake with him so I'd probably have to see old one and I hate him, well dislike very much. I don't really hate anyone, seems a waste of energy to hate someone and it doesn't bother them if I hate them it only bothers me so theres no point to it. I'm also more hungry than usual, also for me a sign of hypomania I know it's mixed up most people get more hungry when depressed but not me. Sister is on her way to pick me up to run errands so I have to go see you later. Does this post make any sense?

[kadesgirl09]

(((grizmom))) makes plenty of sense. Can you call the new pdoc and ask them to speed up the intake process and get you in asap due to an emergency? I would hate for you to see the old pdoc that you "dislike" so much but that may be your only option. Anyways, I understand ALL the you describe above. Trust me your not alone on this one. Enjoy running errands and getting out of the house for a bit.

[sugahorse1]

interesting u link headaches and hypomania - i've had migraines recently - need to check if they co-incide with hypomania

[Trippin2.0]

Perfect sense!

I'm also more hungry than usual, also for me a sign of hypomania I know it's mixed up most people get more hungry when depressed but not me.

I've noticed I have the same eating patterns, you are definitley NOT alone there...

...it's been a long time since I've been hypomanic.

Must be strange and somewhat scary being you right now, it's a rough ride, but you've helped me understand that ultimately "this too shall pass" Just want to say I hope you find solace in the fact that we are on this ride with you...

PS. Sorry for the bright card, I couldn't find anything neutral...

[sugahorse1]

i've had NOTHING to eat all day, except a tiny snack now, and it's nearly 6PM

[Moreta]

When I'm hypomanic, as I am now, I eat a lot of junk food. But then sometimes I don't eat anything at all.

I would suggest eating celery if you need to eat something. Little calories and you burn more calories chewing on it.

Not sleeping as much and not overly tired even though I'm not getting my regular amount of sleep.

I haven't been sleeping as much either, which you would think wouldn't be the case since my doc upped my Seroquel....heh.

Hang in there.

[sugahorse1]

Zopiclone is great to help you sleep

[Skully]

I know exactly how you feel. I often will have the same feelings.

[thinker22]

I notice the bright colors too when I'm manic/hypomanic. I also eat more and weigh a little bit more. The only time I forget to eat is if I'm drinking too much coffee. A big No-No, I realize.

I don't see the harm in a bit of hypomania, provided it doesn't become full blown mania. I'd enjoy it while it lasts and watch it carefully for signs that it's changing. Of course I'm not a doctor, so listen to them, not me. I'm just saying, that's the time when you can enjoy life and get things done.

But you know yourself and your body best. Take care of you.

[grizmom]

Originally Posted by kadesgirl09

(((grizmom))) makes plenty of sense. Can you call the new pdoc and ask them to speed up the intake process and get you in asap due to an emergency? I would hate for you to see the old pdoc that you "dislike" so much but that may be your only option. Anyways, I understand ALL the you describe above. Trust me your not alone on this one. Enjoy running errands and getting out of the house for a bit.

I suppose I could but I'm fine no need to get in now. I went to lunch with my sister and her friends and had some soup I can't eat anything except soft food until tomorrow since I had some cavities filled yesterday so I was disappointed because that restaurant has an awesome salad bar but at least I got some breadsticks with my soup because they are SO good! Then we went to Kohls and I got a pair of khaki shorts because I have 2 shirts that just don't look right with the colors of shorts I already have and I was so lucky they were half-priced and I really like them. I tried on another pair that was a little cheaper but they were kind of too short for me I don't need to show EVERYTHING lol. Went to Wal-Mart and I snagged the last 2 6 packs of Bret Michaels Trop-A-Rocka Snapple so I was totally excited about that and I got Grizabella some soft food and then I needed milk and soda so now I shouldn't need to go to the grocery store for a week or so and I got some sugar because I was out and I need it for my coffee I just can't drink black coffee it's too bitter but I need the caffeine in the morning I try not to drink too much because it makes me anxious. I came home and I was tired so I tried to take a nap but I just kind of dozed for an hour so I watched some television I wanted to read the book I've been working on but I had trouble concentrating on it. I tried to read some posts here to respond and I feel bad because I can't understand what to say I am really sorry I like to help you all if I can and I want to help you all I just can't figure out what to say right now so hopefully I can reply tomorrow I hope no one is mad that I can't be more supportive today when you are all so nice to me all the time and I really want to be nice back and I try hard to help you all because I love it here you are really great people I hope you all know that. There is a show on tv that I don't want to miss so I have to go and I will try to come back later or tomorrow to read some posts again and maybe I'll be able to answer some of them then later or tomorrow. Thanks for the card it was really nice of you! I'm having trouble typing fast enough to write everything I wanted to write and my show is on so I will talk to you all later, ok?

[grizmom]

I can barely follow any of those posts I wrote; sorry about that. Thanks to everyone who replied. As far as I can tell, I went from hypomania to mild mania and now back down towards very mild hypomania. I still am not sleeping much, and I'm irritable and having trouble with concentration, but at least I seem to be able to write coherently, even though it's taking me awhile to write this (I keep getting distracted). My thoughts aren't racing as much and for the most part I'm able to hold a conversation without interrupting people.

Sometimes I hate that I cycle so rapidly, but in this case it's probably a good thing; otherwise I'm afraid the mania may have increased to delusions or psychosis, which I've only experienced once and at the time they attributed it to an adverse reaction to prozac. I really hope this was a one time thing and that I'm not going to have to change my meds around because they've been working pretty well for over a year.

I hope you are all enjoying the weekend!

[PufNStuf]

grizmom,

I, too, eat like a crazy woman in hypomania....and eat nothing when I'm depressed. I understand completely. I also have headaches when i'm hypomanic, now that you mentioned it...I'm going to keep track of them and let you know if I see a pattern. I need to be better at recognizing the next cycle.

We all enjoy hypomania (or I think most people do). It's such a nice break =(