[Greenfish77]

So I've been depressed for the last few months, am still trying to get meds figured out with my psychiatrists. I'm missing that manic high, I tried drinking some caffeinated soda to try and spark something but it didn't do the trick. Am thinking of trying to pull an all nighter to see if that does anything. Any other ideas?

[wildflowerchild25]

That's a dangerous road to go down and I sincerely hope no one gives any ideas. I used to chase mania and every time it ended in serious disaster. I hope your mood improves without going too high and you feel better without getting into dangerous territory.

[UpDownAround]

You have no guarantee that Happy will show up; Grumpy might work his shift. Euphoric hypomania felt pretty good to me until I found out how much those close to me enjoyed my sparkling personality.

[*Laurie*]

Hypomania/mania can turn into a dangerous rage or a vicious anxiety. Not to mention the hardship on your body. Been there and still suffer for it.

[99fairies]

I have induced hypo before. I felt great for a few days but then I crashed hard. It was so not worth it and not good for my liver either. I wouldn't suggest it to anyone.

[~Christina]

Chasing mania is like playing chicken with a train

[xRavenx]

I agree with the others about the dangers of chasing mania. I will say, that I relate to you, where last year I was in a deep depression, and I was missing hypomania very badly. When I did experience hypo/mania, it only felt good initially, then I broke down and ended up worse than I was before.

If you have a T, do you think it might help to bring it up and maybe explore healthier ways to experience something uplifting? Lifestyle changes, new hobbies, etc. can take time and does not give that initial high that we initially crave, but it is well worth it and more satisfying in the end.

I've definitely been in your shoes though when it comes to this and know that it is very hard. (((hugs)))

[NatsukiKuga]

Trust me, you don't want to lay hypo on top of your depression

Hey, I know what you mean. I know what triggers hypomania in me, but like people are saying, the ride isn't worth it.

How about just blaring some music you like to lift your mood?

[ComfortablyNumb5]

The thought of purposely getting manic makes my skin crawl. I have more dangerous thoughts over depression when I’m like that. Others are right. This may turn into bad mania.

when I knew laura, 1 of the crazy triggers I had for mania was anything bouncy, or anything to do with a ball.

her quote became something like this.

" you know what will happen if I let you have a ball", and it became such a thing that I still remember it after all these years.

laura had to do a lot of calming me down when I did get the balls (she usually failed to stop me)

another trigger is, somewhat, the lion king

if i'm careful with it, i'm, fine

it's when I start to rewatch the sceens (or the entire movie), or start trying to talk like the caracthers that it became a trigger.

[scatterbrained04]

That sounds like a bad idea. Good chance you could trigger angry mania or even a mixed episode.

[WildcatVet]

Geez, I'm just trying to chase *NORMAL*!!!

[Shazerac]

I'm not touching this one. I know how to trigger it, but I don't. Never know what kind of mania is going to show up. It could be the one wearing a clown mask lurking in the sewer drain.

[Sunflower123]

Please consider all of the answers from above. This sounds like a very bad idea with a potentially dangerous or damaging payoff.

[luvyrself]

Originally Posted by Greenfish77

So I've been depressed for the last few months, am still trying to get meds figured out with my psychiatrists. I'm missing that manic high, I tried drinking some caffeinated soda to try and spark something but it didn't do the trick. Am thinking of trying to pull an all nighter to see if that does anything. Any other ideas?

——-to go only to stable, try some lights for sadd, go out on sunny days, go to gym, meet friends, projects. Give yrself a sm success daily. Re-examine things u have done when hypomanic. I’m mixed states. I get in more trouble with when hypo.

I completely understand how you feel. When severely depressed mania sounds like a dream. Unfortunately its the dream that turns into a nightmare. I hope you find an alternate way to experience some relief. Hugs.