What's mania like?

Mania seems better than depression, what is having mania like from depression pills?

Now, keep in mind that this is all second hand information from me but I generally like to relate it to a computer or some kind of tech. If depression is the case where there is too much emotional strain inputted into the system until it collapses, then mania is the systems breaks failing (like a fan that keeps on whirring even when you're tell it to shut down). I've heard that people who are manic can go weeks without sleep and that in and of itself can destroy you pretty fast. I'm sure someone with bipolar can give you a much better description. I won't compare the 2 but I will say that I've heard the movement from depression to mania in people with bipolar is apparently very addictive. Which I can totally imagine is true.

In the end, both are pretty bad when you draw the bottom line but the grass sure does look greener from here huh?

I have been slightly manic the last couple of days from Fetzima kicking it. I am not bi polar though and I usually get a little manic when coming out of a depression. It beats depression but I am not very comfortable with it.

I did have a full blown manic episode many many years ago due to meth induced post acute withdrawal syndrome. I was flying high for a year I loved it. Psychosis and all. Very euphoric. The problem was my perception of reality didn't match anyone elses.