Hypomania

I really miss the hypo mania. It's so much fun for me and I get so much done but I know it will lead to full on mania which destroys my life. Does anyone miss the hypo mania?

Once upon a time if you asked me this I'd say yes, but now no. I crave stability. I know where hypomania leads to and I have no desire to be psychotic manic ever again.

I have no desire to be in any kind of altered state. This is why I don't drink alcohol, smoke or take illegal drugs of any kind. I'm terrified at what I might be capable of outside of being stable.

I do! I was hypomanic at this time last year and full manic by summer. I had an awesome time, but did dangerous things and racked up a ton of debt. Still miss it

Would love to be hypo if it came with a guarantee not to turn into full-blown mania. Chasing the if you will.

I miss it every day. The last time I was hypomanic I shattered my toe when I did a spontaneous hand stand. Hurt like mad but the story is a good one. I miss the boundless energy and my "great" ideas. Every day I debate stopping lithium to see if I can bring on hypomania. I crave it, even though I know it's ultimately unhealthy.

Wow, I didn't really see the appeal behind hypomania. Am I missing something?

I miss hypomania all the time.

Having SI, i am in the mood to go off meds and try it again. The only reason not to, is my support system will likely decrease, knowing i did such an irresponsible thing.

If you get euphoric hypo, which I do, you'll understand.

Yeah I don't think I get that.

I used to. My last two hypo-manias have been mixed though. But even so, i miss having energy.

I crave it everyday, especially during episodes of depression like the one I'm in right now. I just want to feel good. I miss the euphoria and feeling like I don't have a care in the world. I think the people in my life miss it too. I'm such a drag right now.

ah yes the perfect combo of euphoria and energy without the bite of mania. unfortunately it turns it's ugly shoulders and goes manic , mixed or depressed
I crave it less now that I am pretty stable.

Turns it's ugly shoulders- indeed Jacky.

I miss it too, I get so much cleaning done! And right about now, I couldn't definitely use that energy.

Fortunately or not, I only get the crushing depression of bipolar 2 and no hypomania. Would make for a nice change.

I loooove me some hypomania---all that energy and joyfulness! The only problem is it doesn't stay that way most of the time, instead it becomes full-blown mania and mine is ugly and angry. It's not worth it. So I take my meds and go to therapy, and for the most part I've been stable for a couple of years.

I like the energy and feeling good part. When it crashes into depression, not so much.

I would rather be stable, thanks.

Euphoric hypomania is the best as long as it doesn't go into mania/psychosis and of course the following crashing depression. I have been having it recently and was going manic and mixed so I was hospitalised to calm things down. Very high hypomania and mania can be dangerous to your reputation, bank account, relationships, work etc so while I absolutely LOVE the feeling I hate the downsides. When I'm manic I feel like a god. It is intoxicating.