[cashart10]

My hubs and tdoc are on the lookout because they say I'm hypomanic...I really don't think so, in fact I think they are wrong more and more...especially because I am sleeping as normal. That is my first and biggest warning sign. Is it even possible to be hypomanic and still be sleeping normally?

In my case, no. If I am sleeping normally than it is just a good mood, not a hypomanic episode. But seems to be many people who differ from the diagnostic criteria here so you might find someone who can relate.

[Mickey4333]

I suppose it could be possible. What symptoms are you displaying that makes them think that you are hypo-manic?

[cashart10]

Originally Posted by Supanova

In my case, no. If I am sleeping normally than it is just a good mood, not a hypomanic episode. But seems to be many people who differ from the diagnostic criteria here so you might find someone who can relate.

Thank you! That is exactly what I am saying! I am finally in a good mood after a long depression. They are saying my behavior and demeanor say otherwise and it is on my nerves a little. I don't want to be feeling better just to have them say I am unwell. I am just wondering if they are right.

[cashart10]

Originally Posted by Mickey4333

I suppose it could be possible. What symptoms are you displaying that makes them think that you are hypo-manic?

My tdoc said I was wide eyed and strong, talking fast and more than usual. My hubs says I am too hyper, isolating myself too much, wanting to come off of my meds and just saying bizarre things...I just don't think I've been bizarre. And both of them are saying I am becoming too preoccupied with my faith again. But that's just it, my faith has been distinguished for so long that I feel like I might actually be regaining it.

[Mickey4333]

I was hypo-manic for months until people started pointing out my symptoms. I, however, had to agree with them because I agreed with the symptoms I was having. Are there other symptoms you may be having, such as an inflated ego, doing several projects, poor attention span, restlessness, increased anxiety, etc..?

[cashart10]

I think and hope that my tdoc has just never seen me as myself and my hubs is overly worried.

[wildflowerchild25]

I have always maintained that if my energy is normal then I am just happy. However last week I knew I was hypo yet still exhausted due to physical illness and PMS. Then I stayed up late Thursday through Saturday then crashed then stayed up again last night now I probably crashing tonight the. Tomorrow who knows? Right?

Aaaah I know I'm not making sense. What is sense anyway. What I mean is I'm mind of strange in that 10 hours is what I need to feel rested so if I'm only sleeping seven that's a major change and no good.

But I think I recall you saying that you believe god is telling you not to take medication? Was that you? Because no offense because I am not religious so I feel that's a little far fetched and I can see why that degree of religiousness might be a flag for your supporters.

[cashart10]

Originally Posted by Mickey4333

I was hypo-manic for months until people started pointing out my symptoms. I, however, had to agree with them because I agreed with the symptoms I was having. Are there other symptoms you may be having, such as an inflated ego, doing several projects, poor attention span, restlessness, increased anxiety, etc..?

Poor attention span maybe and increased anxiety, yes, but I think no to everything else. Do you think they could be right? I just feel like I feel good. Maybe I should call my pdoc and see what she says? I don't even know what med changes she could make at this point.

[cashart10]

Originally Posted by wildflowerchild25

I have always maintained that if my energy is normal then I am just happy. However last week I knew I was hypo yet still exhausted due to physical illness and PMS. Then I stayed up late Thursday through Saturday then crashed then stayed up again last night now I probably crashing tonight the. Tomorrow who knows? Right?

Aaaah I know I'm not making sense. What is sense anyway. What I mean is I'm mind of strange in that 10 hours is what I need to feel rested so if I'm only sleeping seven that's a major change and no good.

But I think I recall you saying that you believe god is telling you not to take medication? Was that you? Because no offense because I am not religious so I feel that's a little far fetched and I can see why that degree of religiousness might be a flag for your supporters.

That was me. No offense taken. I saw my pdoc and she did not say I was hypomanic, just told me not to stop my meds. I agreed with her that I would keep taking them at least for a while until I get things straight.

[wildflowerchild25]

Don't be embarrassed it's just not something I can understand as I've never been super religious. My mom is for sure but she's not exactly stable. She's not a good reference point.

I agree to stay on meds for awhile though because you COULD me getting hypo and it could be precursor to mania which is no good from what I hear!

I hope everything gets straightened out in your head!