[tealBumblebee]

Lately, I've been very jittery. I feel hyper and sleepy all at the same time. When I was at work the other day, I wasn't in an area and had to "float" for four hours and about went crazy. I begged my coordinator to send me home; she allowed me a milkshake break because I was so restless and finally let me off an hour early. I've been talking about everything from turtle habitats to holidays to kids viruses to anyone who'll really listen.

Now I'm trying to eat, wash clothes, clean my room, listen to music and read a book all at the same time and yet I still feel so jittery/jumpy inside. I'm not in a bad mood but the fact that I don't have an outlet to let out this energy is starting to drive me there. BUT at the same time, I'm just so sleepy and I think my iron is low and i'm trying not to get in the bed because I feel like i'll sleep all day and be up all night.

I don't know if thats anxiety or hypomania because i'm so antsy, but when I get jittery in an anxious way, I sleep because I get overwhelmed. Right now I have no idea what this is. Any ideas? It's been going on since I know at least since the 29th but maybe before then (?) - I think I just picked up on it then because I was at work going insane and had to remain professional at the same time (work in an ER).

[Trippin2.0]

It doesn't have to be either or, it can be both. A lot of us find that anxiety either presents itself or is amplified during a mood cycle.

I can't say for sure though, because I can be jittery minus anxiety, and also my anxiety usually manifests in an extremely physical way.

[tealBumblebee]

Yeah, usually my anxiety includes headache, instant upset stomach, jitters, rapid heartbeat, lightheadedness, etc. plus I don't know why i'd be anxious. But i also know that sleeping is what causes it all to relax because it overwhelms me and i'm getting overwhelmed about not being able to sit still so i'm wanting to sleep - I don't know. I'm confused.

[Trippin2.0]

Well why not try accepting it instead of questioning it?

Clearly the confusion is causing some type of distress, so I would just go with it if I were you.

May even give you the opportunity to actually enjoy it

[tealBumblebee]

Lol, i have been rolling with it actually. Todays the first day I haven't been able to keep up with it and so yeah that is causing a little distress. I'll probably end up just taking a nap. I feel like sleeping will give me the energy I need to keep up with my body lol. Thanks.

[Trippin2.0]

You're welcome I hope sleep helps

[tealBumblebee]

Originally Posted by Trippin2.0

You're welcome I hope sleep helps

It did! I slept off and on (woke up 3 times) for about thirty minutes, but it felt like at least a hour and I feel calm and refreshed and able to keep up with myself again! Lol.

[kaliope]

sounds like a mania to me. i get super anxious when i am manic so it is probably a little of both. i am glad you are feeling better after some rest.

[Victoria'smom]

When you wake take a long shower it helps.

[x_BabyG_x]

I have jittery highs too hun! The fact your only sleeping in short bursts and how you need to get energy out says it all. Hope you are able to manage it well xx

Sounds like anxiety. Anxiety can present itself in many ways. Try some CBT, jounalling or calming teas to see if that helps you. Sometimes the anxiety does come from no where but some of the time there is a trigger. If you can sit down and figure out what triggered it, it can become easier to deal with.