Are you able to recognize when you are entering hypomania (and worse)?

If so, what are the signs to you? Is there anything you do about it to try and curb the transitions? Do you even make attempt to nip it in the bud?

I actually enjoy hypomania and the ride that comes with it. But I also know the associated behavior gets me into trouble (thank goodness I have no money to spend). I have had a particularly good summer and find myself now in a fabulously elated mood. I wonder if this is a trigger to worse. I myself do recognize some of the signs - like talking a mile a minute, taking risks, getting extremely creative, getting irritable, and feelings of elation. Problem? I don't know what to do about it.

My boyfriend usually points it out. My rapid speech etc. He helps me on the money front as I can do damage there. Otherwise, it's enjoy!

*sometimes* i make an attempt to nip mania in the bud, but that's usually only when I get scary hallucinations... but if it's hypomania? nahhh. I enjoy every last bit of it.

I can never really tell when I get hypo/mania, except maybe when I have a lack of sleep? I knew I was manic on Adderall because I stayed up for 3 days straight with only 3 hours of sleep. Then I was freaking the f**k out.

[franz kafka]

I can recognize hypomania, though usually my fiancee helps by confirming it. I'll usually email my doctor and see if he can recommend a med tweak. That takes a lot of strength, though, because of how wonderful hypomania feels.

[jpb4815]

It is usually painfully obvious to me that the great feelings I have are a byproduct of being hypo when my friends all tell me to slow the ****down. I do enjoy my periods of Hypomania when they happen, but I will address it with my doctor when I become aware. My full blown mania is not all that enjoyable when I see it through the eyes of my children.