[depressedIRL21]

Anyone else became very irritable and have a short fuse when hypomaniac or maniac?

I have said some bad things to important people in my life when I was hypomaniac. I have truly regretted those experience however now I know that it is a indicator of something wrong.

[unicornlady]

Yes. Every time. Those who truly love you may understand. Don't be afraid to apologize even if it's much later - it is often appreciated.

[FluffyDinosaur]

When I'm purely hypomanic I tend to be euphoric and giddy and quite sociable. For me, irritability is mostly associated with mixed episodes/dysphoric mania, and to a lesser extent depression (sometimes but not always). When I'm mixed/dysphoric, my irritability is off the charts, and so is my anxiety. In that state I can easily get into arguments or fights, say hurtful things, make rash decisions, etc.

[Wander]

While I do sometimes experience euphoric hypomania it almost inevitably turns into a mixed episode. During mixed episodes I can turn from a patient, caring, generous, and loving woman into an irritable, agitated monster. I have said and done things that I deeply regret, especially if it involves hurting others. Having such a short fuse with racing thoughts is a recipe for disaster.

I always do my best to apologise, and make it up to those I hurt. It’s great that you can now have insight when things are starting to go amiss. That is the time to contact your pdoc and T ( if you have one). Shutting it down at the beginning is easier that further down the hypomanic track cause you will lose that insight as it worsens.

[*Beth*]

Uhhh...YES. I could have written Wander's post. I have lost countless numbers of relationships while in a dysphoric mania. Really wrecked my life.

[~Christina]

I get happy enjoyable hypo for 2-3 days then it just turns into a sad angry hateful mess.

[HALLIEBETH87]

I get a lot of mixed episodes so irritable? Heck yes and horrible anxiety

I can be euphoric to Tasmanian Devil to euphoric and back, several times a day when hypo or manic. It can be bad! But I am really a nice person, in general.

[yellow_fleurs]

I am still figuring out the mood thing and if/when I get hypomania, but I definitely deal with bad bouts of irritability in particular related to PMDD, but other times, too. Most extreme was when I took Lexapro and when I took Lamictal. It's tough to control when it gets really bad. I just feel like I have to isolate to keep from accidentally ruining relationships or something.

[franz kafka]

I'm horrible to my wife when manic. I get super paranoid that she is thinking bad thoughts about me and I lash out.

[bpcyclist]

^^^^ What everyone said.

[*Beth*]

Originally Posted by yellow_fleurs

I am still figuring out the mood thing and if/when I get hypomania, but I definitely deal with bad bouts of irritability in particular related to PMDD, but other times, too. Most extreme was when I took Lexapro and when I took Lamictal. It's tough to control when it gets really bad. I just feel like I have to isolate to keep from accidentally ruining relationships or something.

I isolate for the same reason. Not only am I ashamed of some of the stuff I did when manic, but an apology doesn't always work. Some people don't understand, or don't want to, and there's no second chance.

[yellow_fleurs]

It's tough to have to isolate, but yeah I would rather let the storm blow over than act in ways I cannot undo. I kind of think it might be a reason that sometimes people cannot imagine that I have much of a problem because I mostly hide it around people or isolate myself.

[*Beth*]

Originally Posted by yellow_fleurs

It's tough to have to isolate, but yeah I would rather let the storm blow over than act in ways I cannot undo. I kind of think it might be a reason that sometimes people cannot imagine that I have much of a problem because I mostly hide it around people or isolate myself.

Exactly.

[Shaula]

Usually I feel euphoric and restless but I experienced irritable hypo/mania once and it nearly ruined a friendship of 10 years. Afterwards me and this friend didn't talk for almost a year, now we are back in contact but things will never be the same.

[unicornlady]

I recently watched a video of when I was manic.

I was HORRIBLE to everyone. It was very hard to watch.

[Skeezyks]

I don't know if it has anything to do with being hypomanic. I've never actually been diagnosed as being bipolar although one pdoc I saw said she thought there might be a "bipolar element" to what was going on with me. However I'm irritable & have a short fuse pretty-much all the time... sometimes worse than others.