Hypomania or mania can feature many noticeable differences. Some of those are clearly visible, while others are not. While everyone experiences mood episodes differently, I wanted to share 3 ways hypomania and mania change me. Changes in writing: "Writer's block" does not present as an issue. Some describe this as a "flow", when writing [...]
Want to know what you may see as a Carolina girl on Tinder? Here is the ultimate list of pretty much any boy you will come across on the app. Trust me. Been there. Done that. UNC Grad Student: He is on the app because he legitimately has no time to go around to bars/clubs/coffee [...]
The manic phase may last from days to months. It can include the following symptoms: Easily distracted Little need for sleep Poor judgement Poor temper control Reckless behavior and lack of self control: binge eating, drinking and/or drug use; poor judgement; promiscuity; spending sprees Very elevated [...]
Apparently, the transitional seasons of fall and spring are typically hard times for bipolar patients... depressing times. Not for me. In fact, I'm QUITE the opposite of depressed. Hypomanic... or even manic... I tend to start many little projects, or develop new hobbies. My confidence grows. I can [...]
“The lifestyle of the manic-depressive who is in a high tends to be a glorious scattering of money”. These may take on the form of excessive shopping sprees. It could also take on the form of irrational investments, with the bipolar grandiosity making them feel like there is no way [...]
How do you tell someone new to your life that you have bipolar disorder? When is the appropriate time? How can you anticipate their reaction? Let's test out some ways: 1. I'm mentally ill. 2. It's no big deal, but I'm currently on anti-psychotics. It doesn't mean that [...]
The best part of the day is sleep, if you CAN sleep. Getting out of bed may feel impossible. The illness impacts more than just your head. You may find yourself more confused than usual. You may find that death is a recurring thought [...]
It is called mania, my friend. You may be in a state in which you tend to overreact. Any emotion may feel extreme. You may have so many thoughts overloading your brain that it's overwhelming. Dangerous activities may appeal to you more [...]
Bipolar disorder is confusing. So. Very. Confusing. It can be hard to distinguish between a "normal" mood and "bipolar" symptoms. When is sadness actually depression? When is happiness actually hypomania or mania? For the past few months, I may have been experiencing mild depression. Now, I am trying out Latuda [...]
How do you feel when you are depressed? Okay... Are you at a "normal" state right now...? Well, if you are not normal, are you 'sick' right now...? How ARE you? Are you 'fine'? So... I guess you are depressed? Or manic? Or something? Right? [...]
The Calculating Mind 