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Old Jul 24, 2015, 12:50 PM
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Mania!!!! Why does it feel so good to be out of control?! How long do your manic episodes normally last? This has been several weeks for me of mostly mania with a few tearful episodes sprinkled throughout and lots of drugs probably exacerbating the situation...but i love it. I am enjoying it immensely. Still somewhat concerned about myself though.
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Old Jul 24, 2015, 01:00 PM
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That little emoticon you chose is hilarious

Yes, mania can feel soooooo good. Espcially if you're a person who spends most of their lives in depression. Just be careful (I had to say it) You've mentioned destructive behaviors, so it sounds like you know you're not on the safest path.
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Old Jul 24, 2015, 01:03 PM
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The only thing I hate about mania is what happens after it stops. I usually enjoy it but I start so many projects that I can never finish darn it!
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Old Jul 24, 2015, 01:31 PM
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Longest mania was 6-8 weeks. It started out fun, but then I started hallucinating and not sleeping for days, and literally going insane.

Manias kind of remind me of the guy in the van asking you to help him with his "puppy". And as soon as he has you he tortures you. Seemed fun in the beginning...
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Old Jul 24, 2015, 02:56 PM
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In the past I've been manic for months at a time.

It's been pretty destructive for me.

Hands down I'd have hypomania any day!

But the mania needs to stay away.
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Old Jul 24, 2015, 06:37 PM
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Don't let it get too bad. And drugs can be a trigger. It could get out of hand.....big decision making, hypersexuality, delusional, etc...you will regret it when it's over....

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I usually get it for 2 to 4 weeks.
Wonderful weeks
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Old Jul 25, 2015, 08:07 AM
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Hypo is a glorious wonderful everything is bright and shiney, enough energy to tackle a million things at once, Everyone is wonderful and life is just fantastic ... then well it usually takes a turn for the worse and your going to need to kick claw and drag yourself out of a mess and deal with all the shyt you did while enjoing the ride.

What comes up must come down and its often in a ball of flames and yes recreational drug use is going to likely make matters worse.

I hope you have a soft landing. Welcome to PC
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Old Jul 25, 2015, 08:19 AM
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Hypo is a glorious wonderful everything is bright and shiney, enough energy to tackle a million things at once, Everyone is wonderful and life is just fantastic ... then well it usually takes a turn for the worse and your going to need to kick claw and drag yourself out of a mess and deal with all the shyt you did while enjoing the ride.

What comes up must come down and its often in a ball of flames and yes recreational drug use is going to likely make matters worse.

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Old Jul 25, 2015, 10:32 AM
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Oh....mine are continuous...well mostly. I have schitzoaffective disorder. It's symptoms of schizophrenia with a mood disorder....so without my medication I'm crazy

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Old Jul 25, 2015, 11:11 AM
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I am just trying to keep a check on spending and finished off all my 'dangerous' drugs. The hypersexuality is a new thing for me, hadn't experienced that before, so hopefully I can keep that reigned in...LOL, yes, Lord hope.
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Unmedicated, I had a mania that lasted 6 - 7 months. It was fantastic. Medicated, my manias typically always begin fantastic but are shorter lived and less intense. However, the extraordinary delusions and vibrance of life, the exuberance of energy and compelling vivacity of my own humanity, the indescribable high, all are wild and extravagant. Life if magnificent...until those delusions turn to paranoia, that exuberance turns to anger, and that vivacity turns to agitation. Then, life becomes hell. Then, I fall into pure darkness.

Enjoy but, perhaps in precaution, call your pdoc. Also, you are right to be concerned; it does sound like some of your behaviors may be out of control. Is there someone around who can gauge your behavior? Someone who can help with reality checks to be certain you are not delusional? I hope you don't become too out of control and you don't fall too hard. I wish you the best.
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