[Dontfeellikeme]

Hello There, don't know if anyone had any advice to help me. Feeling really wired and can't calm down. I'm not anxious in fact I feel real good, and maybe my partner is being over concerned. I keep getting these rushy feelings and need to be busy, but keep starting things and getting sidetracked. It feels like I'm thinking things too many at a time. I have had depression with psychotic symptoms in the past but never felt this way. I just can't seem to tire myself out! I've felt like this over a week now, doc has upped my meds, but can't get my head around taking meds for feeling great. She also said I shouldnt go to work and I resale want to tomorrow as want to be with people right now. Will this likely sort itself out? Any insights appreciated as one moment it's awesome, but I have no patience and really thought this would have levelled out by now. Thanks for reading.

[Curiosity77]

You could be hypomanic, which is a low grade mania. If you are, you might need to change your meds to a mood stabilizer. Probably a good idea to see your doctor. I hope you feel better!

[gayleggg]

Has your doctor mentioned you may be bipolar? I don't know if these could be caused by a manic phase or part of your depressive issues. You sound a little hypomanic, but I'm not a doctor. Listen to you doctor; she knows you best.

I agree with the above two posters. Kind of sounds like hypomania to me, and I would let your doctor know what you've just posted about your symptoms. The bad part of hypomania is there's often a crash (depression) that follows. Good luck.

[Alone & confused]

Curiosity said what I was thinking. I was treated for depression for years before I got my bipolar diagnosis. I stay on the depressive side more than manic. I'm supposed to be on mood stabilizers but doc never sent my prescription to the pharmacy.

[Crazycatlady82]

Yes that sounds just like hypomania that I get. And I agree, it feels awesome and why would you want meds for it. The reason apparently is that when you come down from it you crash harder into the depression. Thats what they say. Personally I had asked my doctor why he couldn't somehow just keep me hypomanic. Lol

[Buffal0gal]

Enjoy it while it lasts! I haven't been hypomanic in a while. Last time I was, I cleaned the house top to bottom and canned a ton of jams, jellies and pickles IN TWO DAYS! ha ha ha too bad there isn't a pill that can switch the depression into hypomania. lol

[Dontfeellikeme]

Have to go back to Docs on Friday. Still can't sit still. Been walking the dog for hours and still can't stop. House is spotless. I'm running out of useful things to do and want to go to work. My other half won't let me. Any ideas on what to do ?

[wildflowerchild25]

Find something To do with your hands - learn a new craft like hemp bracelets or arm knitting or regular knitting or jewelry making. I made four bracelets in a day during a manic episode. Kept me occupied and my hands busy.

[Dontfeellikeme]

Thanks for that advice. It came at a good time. My other half was reading me a list he had made of all the physical things this stuff could be causNg. It has totally overwhelmed me. My head feels like its trying to process a billion thoughts. Everything is so intense. I was in a really fun mood and he did that? Is he trying to mess with my head? Really quite scared. Sorry guys but thank you I'd you have read. X

[pink&grey]

When I've been hypo-manic and couldn't get meds right I've taken Benadryl to slow me down. Take per instructions on bottle and no more, though.

[Dontfeellikeme]

Thank you might try it. Have been told to take diazepam at night really don't want to.

[icinggurl]

I agree with everyone else. I don't know what your age is, but I had been treated for major depression for about 15 years and suddenly went full blown manic for the first time. I was 36. It's not unheard of to get diagnosed later than your 20's. The best thing to do is find the right meds regardless of the diagnosis. I also hate taking meds when I feel great, but trust me, this can blow up in ways that will scare you and everyone around you. If you're manic long enough, it can turn psychotic as well. Once full blown manic, you've pretty much lost all control over yourself. Not a fun place to be no matter how great we think it is. Just keep hassling your doctor until you get the help you need.

[icinggurl]

Oh and Seroquel is my new best friend (600 at night, but right after the hospital I was on 50 four times a day and 600 at night) . I'm also on Lamictal (200 mg twice a day) and Neurontin (1200mg) at night. It sounds like a lot of drugs, but it works for me.

[swheaton]

I agree that you shouldn't go back to work until you're sorted out. Just find little things to do. Go for a walk, maybe a jog?