[chasse]

There is a lot going on at the moment in my life and it is making me feel a bit manic maybe hypomanic actually. I feel like there is a lot of change going on and it is really positive change but it is making me feel as though I have a lot more energy than usual.

[Wander]

I think change and stress, positive or negative can trigger hypomania. Right now I am under a lot of stress from trauma, confusing circumstances, being rejected by my pdoc thus needing to change and other stresses. Instead of falling into a depression I have had more energy, want to socialise more, racing thoughts, sleep issues, agitation and paranoia, along with a great deal of anxiety. My T last week said I was hypomanic. Since then I have begun Abilify and that has calmed things down somewhat. But yes, it is an understandable reaction that you are having. Do you think you need to call you pdoc to get your meds reviewed? If you have had mania before it could spiral into that quickly.

[bizi]

I agree with wander.
bizi

[chasse]

I have a pdoc appointment on Monday so that is perfect timing.
Thanks for helping me see that it is normal for me to feel hypomanic about it.

[xRavenx]

Change often causes me to switch into an episode or increased mental health issues in general. A vacation is a trigger. It might be the chicken or the egg scenario though. I've planned trips out of my means while manic. However, sometimes something positive will happen, such as a vacation that was planned while not being manic, but it'll push me over the edge into hypo/manic territory.

Change affects my anxiety and agitation level. If it is a positive change, it often starts with elation and not sleeping. If a positive change happens while I'm manic and then snowballs into something negative, it isn't uncommon for me to experience a mixed episode. Lately, I'm trying to just live in the moment and not plan too many things, since I know I can't handle too much change right now. It's definitely a trigger.

I'm glad you have your appointment on Monday and that you have insight into what is going on with you, so that you'll get the help you need with this.

[Wander]

Originally Posted by chasse

I have a pdoc appointment on Monday so that is perfect timing.
Thanks for helping me see that it is normal for me to feel hypomanic about it.

Great timing! Hope your pdoc is able to help sort things out.

[chasse]

Thanks everyone. She is a good dr and does help me a lot. I am thankful to have her support as she has helped me through so much