[Victoria'smom]

Okay, first me complaining. Saw T today she said I'm still hypo-manic. I wish I could at least tell. How could I actually get things done if I'm hypo-manic? I'm sleeping a good 5-ish hours a day. I actually care about stuff can that really happen in hypo-mania?

Now for the sui stuff

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A couple of nights ago, before I knew my husband was so depressed, I mixed all of our old meds together and made it into "sand art". Seemed harmless enough but I keep it and at this point maybe not. After reading more of what my husband's more recent writings we continued adding tho OTC meds to it. We still have it but not in the house. Contemplating getting rid of it but we want to see it dissolve. I have to trust that my husband will not try to drink it. I know he's having a lot of sui thoughts but there's no way to know whether they're worse then normal or if he can finally vocalize his thoughts. This is the first time ever that he's been down but moving. So when do I start worrying?

[Moose72]

Why are you keeping that? Art? I don't get it? Get rid of it.

[~Christina]

Hypo for me is ohmygosh I can get everything done I want to today instead of taking a couple days.. I am fully aware of what I am doing and how I am feeling while Hypo. Straight up Mania is the ugly irritated mad thing I have trouble realizing.

Sui thoughts.. Yeah I have them daily.. Unless I start an actual plan I have learned to just let the thought pass on through, If I am making a plan that is a different situation.. This is just how I deal with it

[Trippin2.0]

Art? Where? What should be gotten rid of?
I cant see anything. The mobile version is blue....

[comicgeek007]

That seems like a very interesting and probably very beautiful art piece. However, one could argue guns are beautiful as well, but you wouldn't want that in the house of someone you know is potentially suicidal. Just a thought.

[Trippin2.0]

Uhm yes I want to reiterate Christina's post.
Hypo is full of conquering the world energy, until it turns agitated and dysphoric. Its a very distinct experience, I can't miss it, not in myself anyway.

My sui thoughts have subsided since I started paying them less attention. Thoughts are not always evidence of intent. And like Christina said, plans are a different kettle of fish, thats when you should sit up and take notice....

[Trippin2.0]

Uhm yes I want to reiterate Christina's post.
Hypo is full of conquering the world energy, until it turns agitated and dysphoric. Never been manic, but if that dysphoria is any clue, I'd recognize it in an instant. Hypomania Is a very distinct experience, I can't miss it, not in myself anyway.

My sui thoughts have subsided since I started paying them less attention. Thoughts are not always evidence of intent. And like Christina said, plans are a different kettle of fish, thats when you should sit up and take notice....

[BlueInanna]

I'd like u and H to be safe And get rid of the art, sounds like fun art creation for a night but ... Please don't risk the temptation if he's feeling Sui . Keep him talking he's probably still processing much from sons surgery and everything ... Keep him talking. I really hope he'll agree to get rid of the sand art, or maybe you should just get rid of it. I care about you both mucho (even tho I don't know him - his poetry was really good, can't forget those). Sending love a d prayers.

[Victoria'smom]

Okay more pictures will be taken and it will be disposed of. He's been pushing to keep it and it probably would be bad for at least one of us. Blue Red Panic he's trying to write a poem a day for poetry month. Plans are not his strong suit. He did say he'd share his poetry with his T. So at least he's planning to be honest with her. He hasn't really convaded how bad he feels.

I'm starting to think I may originally skip hypomania at first and only hit it while coming down. My skin feels to tight and it feels like caffeine is running through my vains leading to some unsettling (for others). Knowing they're unrealistic, impossible to accomplish, messy, and won't help means hypo-manic? How many months can this last?

[faerie_moon_x]

Hypo for me is rather non-productive, but I have the dysphoric problem. Everything is rather non-productive for me.... So, I have really no advice on that one. But I agree with the others on saying that for many people, hypo would give you productivity. I know my mother-in-law is more productive during hypo.

As for the med-art... I would say although a very interesting idea, this is not the best time to do it. I would say for your husband's safety and your piece of mind to just get rid of it for now. Keeping his safe is the most important thing right now. I know men are different than women with how they express depression and emotion. So, you know him best. If you're worried, trust your intuition. Best to assume on the cautious side this time.

[bluemountains]

MM, Please get rid of it and keep yourselves safe! There is no beauty in danger. I always envision your family as the perfect equilateral triangle. You depend on each other to keep balance. Now it's your turn.
Bluemountains

[BlueInanna]

Originally Posted by Miguel'smom

Okay more pictures will be taken and it will be disposed of. He's been pushing to keep it and it probably would be bad for at least one of us. Blue Red Panic he's trying to write a poem a day for poetry month. Plans are not his strong suit. He did say he'd share his poetry with his T. So at least he's planning to be honest with her. He hasn't really convaded how bad he feels.

I'm starting to think I may originally skip hypomania at first and only hit it while coming down. My skin feels to tight and it feels like caffeine is running through my vains leading to some unsettling (for others). Knowing they're unrealistic, impossible to accomplish, messy, and won't help means hypo-manic? How many months can this last?

Thanks for sharing the link, his writing is so impressive, full and alive and intense. Must keep that guy alive!! Glad he'll open up to T, that's a good sign that he is trusting her, very good.

I hate hate hate feeling that way like skin too tight. Lately it's felt like I'm on crack when I havent even drank coffee. Idk how long it can last, but praying for you that it will pass quickly and you can get to calm and happy.