Beginning of hypomania?

I had a fight with my girlfriend earlier over something quite silly, but since the arguement (now several hours ago) I feel very angry and agitated, I couldn't sleep for my head zipping from one thought to the next, I tried playing COD for a bit as this is usually a good way for me to let out anxiety but I was unable to concentrate on the game so I tried watching tv, same problem. I'm literally rocking about and my fingers keep tapping and I have a massive urge to get up and do some physical activity. When I lie in bed usually music plays through my mind but for know I can't focus on a song or even a line from one. I took the mania quiz and scored a 56, I have an appointment with the CPN tomorrow afternoon so if this is hypomania it came at a suitable time. If anyone could provide feedback in any way it would be much appreciated. Thanks

I have developed what I call my bipolar toolbox, which is a list of activities that I find effective in treating shifts in mood. Sounds like you may have some activities in mind to help with mood shifts as well. Treating bipolar moods is sometimes a full time responsibility, but in my experience it is worth the time and effort. My hypomanic episodes are typically followed by a crash, and then I struggle to get out of depression and balance myself again. I find that when I notice the symptoms of either hypomania or depression I look at my toolbox, which I have actually written down in a convenient place, and I pick one or two that I think I am capable of doing. That usually balances my mood again.

I think that in order to know if it is hypomania or not takes educating oneself on the different aspects of bipolar disorder. And, sometimes it takes experiencing the hypomania and saying "Yep, this was hypomania". I think that knowing your hypomanic symptoms can trigger a response in which you treat the illness first. It takes practice and a desire to be balanced, but again I think the result is worth the effort.