mania or something ( im not sure)

wow let me start by saying i am sorry that i have been posting so much.
I was on here a little earlier, actually it feels like a few hours ago but it has actually only been 30 mins or so. When i first got on here this morning i was depressed i was reading and replying and posting. i received a pm from someone requesting my advice. i slowly started to feel good and important and at the end of my reply i felt so great like i have just taken..... well.... i have never tried drugs so i couldn't tell you a name of one, but something that would make you feel like you are on top of the world, and all your worries have gone away. I feel beautiful (this is really hard for me to say, but really i do) not just outside but inside as well.)Did my self esteem just pop up all of a sudden after being hidden for SO LONG? I actually am feeling like i don't need medication because i feel so great, but i know i do because just this morning i was depressed. Anyway, i feel like i have so much energy and i can't wait for my husband to get home to tell him all of this. i have been off my meds for a year, but i go on Tuesday to see a new psychiatrist. i have argued with all the doctors in the past and have always told them that i do not have mania. my question is is this mania, or am i just happy all of a sudden? And should i tell the new psychiatrist about this? i don't know. i am a little confused but it is ok that i am confused, when usually i would be depressed when i feel confused, wow sorry i could go on, but will stop for now.

Dear Confsedgurl,

I'm no expert but it sounds like you may be experiencing hypomania (or pre-mania). It is a good thing you have a pdoc appointment planned. You should definitely discuss your current mood with the Doctor.
I have experienced hypomanic episodes and had them accelerate into manic episodes. I know how great you must be feeling. But this feeling could develop into more debilitating issues. Definitely check the explanations provided on this website for hypomania and manic episodes.

I agree with ehrhar

it def. sounds like hypomania,
You pretty much described what I consider to be hypomania for myself (I'm not diagnosed, going to see doc @ end of the month)
You feel confident, amazingly georgeous, like your one of the best people in existance, you have this sense of inner energy that just comes hurdling out of you, and you know that nothing can possibly bring you down. . .

Yup, thats the hypomania!

I hope it last without developing into mania!
Good luck!

Bella

thank you, both of you were right.I saw the doctor today and she agreed with the both of you its hypomania. she started me on Lamictal, and klonopin. Hopes this works.

Well i love when im manic phase I feel great the littles things make me happy and every things funny .Drives my wife crazzy.There are many signs of mania and for each of us there are alittle different but they all are outside of the box of what is normal but the true test of being manic to ride the wave up because you will have to ride it coming down that would be the area I worry about.

Going through one right now. feel ya on the ride down.. not good

But i do love the ride in the beginning. endless energy and acting funny and everything makes me laugh.

So im guessing youre riding the wave right now too?

Colleen