[Chihuahua]

So I had an episode in early January and then a huge one 2 days ago Surprise!!! This happens during the school holidays, I saw the doc today put my dosis higher again appointment tomorrow at 9 to see Psychologist. After doc I went to work (school) I walked into my very noisy and rowdy class- they act out with other teachers and as I greeted them I felt utter BLISS!!! I need to work and thrive under pressure! I need their crazy little voices and shouting and silly questions!! I am utterly useless during the holidays ( I catch up marking during the term ) Anyone exoerience this NEED for crazy busy life. Maybe it tells us we're still alive and to hang in there!!

[Chihuahua]

Experience sorri (fingers go too fast)

[faerie_moon_x]

I am just the oposite, actually. I am not able to take it when things get too crazy. Even my one five year old child drives me up a wall when he sprints back and forth making his gun sounds. I think I get over stimulated. It makes me feel bad when I am irritable about it because I know he's just active and playful.

I like very calm, quiet, and relaxed situations. But my mania is dysphoric and not euphoric, so I don't know if that has something to do with it.

[BipolaRNurse]

Originally Posted by dark_heart_x

I am just the oposite, actually. I am not able to take it when things get too crazy. Even my one five year old child drives me up a wall when he sprints back and forth making his gun sounds. I think I get over stimulated. It makes me feel bad when I am irritable about it because I know he's just active and playful.

I like very calm, quiet, and relaxed situations. But my mania is dysphoric and not euphoric, so I don't know if that has something to do with it.

I'm the same way. Two weeks ago when we celebrated my grandson's 5th birthday, we had about 20 people and half a dozen little kids in the house, and I thought I would lose my freaking MIND. I finally had to leave, under the pretense that we needed more napkins and a bag of dog food, and just disappeared into town for a couple of hours......I felt bad about it, but this one little girl only seemed to be able to communicate by screaming, and somebody was going to have to scrape me off the ceiling if I stayed any longer.

Funny thing is, I was easily overstimulated even as a kid---I hated the sound of popping balloons, hated being startled in any way. Then as a young mom, I had trouble dealing with my kids' noisy play and repetitiousness......I never knew that it had anything to do with my being bipolar. I didn't even know I WAS bipolar back then, didn't know for certain until about six weeks ago. Now it all makes sense. Doesn't help me handle my grandkids' excessive (to me) rambunctiousness with any additional grace, but at least when I have to beat a hasty retreat, I can give myself the care I need without making them feel bad for just being normal, rowdy boys.

[BlueInanna]

i think i thrive in a crazy busy life when it's a routine. i can really bust my booty and get a lot done. but if i'm out of routine i fall into depressions and can't get out of bed and get so annoyed with noises. So i think keeping the routine is important for me. Your job sounds cool, am happy for you.

[Chihuahua]

Originally Posted by BlueInanna

i think i thrive in a crazy busy life when it's a routine. i can really bust my booty and get a lot done. but if i'm out of routine i fall into depressions and can't get out of bed and get so annoyed with noises. So i think keeping the routine is important for me. Your job sounds cool, am happy for you.

Jip the routine thing is great but then when you are pushed out of your routine by an unforeseen happening everything comes crashing down, esp with the kiddies. I had such a laugh just know. Teaching in the bush ( we drive on a 2 track sand road to school ) I got stuck in the sand - leave the verso at home and take the bantam to work, so the kids who are busy with PE stop and run to the bakkie to help push me out. Hehe I got it from my Netball girls "MAM close the window" there was sand flying everywhere!! hehe so funni!! I am waiting in line for the Pdoc, he was supposed to be here at 9 but hey it's Africa right...