[benderover]

Today was a very tough day for me. I was jumping around, talking and doing generally everything faster than normal, not eating very much, racing thoughts, etc. It got so bad that I started getting a headache, and even then, I could barely lay down for 10 minutes to try to keep it off.

This was, by far, the worst manic episode I've ever had. As we speak, I'm jittering around and just being a maniac overall. Is this really a manic episode, or something more extreme that I should be worried about? I'm kind of scared...

[Warrioress]

I don't think it's anything more than a manic episode, but you can consult your pdoc. I'm quite depressed myself now and I was severely hypomanic yesterday!

[yagalada]

It sounds like a regular ol' manic episode, possibly hypomanic. Try to find things to channel the energy, video games, exercise, writing, art, whatever you're into. It's good to have a set of coping skills, breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, to help quiet the mind too.

definitely talk to your pdoc/therapist though so you can figure out the best ways to get through it.

[BNLsMOM]

It sounds like what I get. A whole lot of energy, and nowhere really to put it all. I hate the feeling. If you feel like you need to, call your p-doc. Maybe you can get a med adjustment until you feel better.

[benderover]

Thank you, guys. I'm a little better, but I'm starting to feel a lot more irritable this morning, so I'm not quite sure what's going to happen today. Thank you.