More Mania?

Is there anything I can do to kinda take care of myself? I plan on getting ahold of my pdoc tomorrow asap; don't know if he'll be in the office or Ill be able to get a ride to see him if he is available and has an opening. But, I know it's important to let him know what's going on. I've been writing alot her in Psychcentral. Not sleeping much only 2 or 3 hours a night. My memory is good for some things but others not so much. I started writing down everything I could think of that I've been experiencing. The part that worries me is the dissociating because of risk of harm, sex drive issues: being permiscuous (without going into too much detail). More details somewhat in women's forum. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Can you relate to this list?

Hypomanic Episode

A. A distinct period of persistently elevated, expansive; or irritable mood, lasting throughout at least 4 days, that is clearly different from the usual nondepressed mood.

B. During the period of mood disturbance, three (or more) of the following symptoms have persisted (four if the mood is only irritable) and have been present to a significant degree:

inflated self-esteem or grandiosity

decreased need for sleep (e.g., feels rested after only 3 hours of sleep)

more talkative than usual or pressure to keep talking

flight of ideas or subjective experience that thoughts are racing

distractibility (i.e., attention too easily drawn to unimportant or irrelevant external stimuli)

increase in goal-directed activity (either socially, at work or school, or sexually) or psychomotor agitation

excessive involvement in pleasurable activities that have a high potential for painful consequences (e.g., the person engages in unrestrained buying sprees, sexual indiscretions, or foolish business investments)

Read more here. . .

I'd say keep in close contact with a good friend or family member who can keep you grounded & make sure you're staying safe.

If possible, try to stay home or someplace where you know you're safe, since you're worried about dissociating. I like to absorb myself in a project (or two, or three... lol) when I'm feeling hypomanic or manic. A cleaning spree might make you feel good, cuz that way you are being active & moving about, as well as doing something productive. Maybe this would be a good time to put on some tunes & sort thru a closet/desk drawer/whatever that you've been neglecting for a while?

Exercising is good for burning off some of that excessive energy... just be careful not to overdo it.

Or how bout an art project? When things are getting out of hand, I personally really like to fingerpaint.

Best of luck, & stay safe! Hope you are able to get ahold of your pdoc tomorrow

Know that we are inwith you. Its OK to get on your and let the begin. We are reachin for you...............

Love ur-self...

Tucker

I don't know about you guys but when I get manic, doing activites does help to some extent, however..I am bad about starting something and getting distracted and moving to something else without finishing what I was doing in the first place. Many times I will of course work my way back around to what I started out doing. Try to stay focused on what you are doing....I hope that helps.