I think the people who enjoy it have mild bipolar/ hypermania. The people who have it bad dont want a high to happen because its so bad!
I watch my dad suffer so much during and after it breaks my heart and now he is watching me! x

It is excellent that we have this site where we can be honest...and come to terms with bp on our own terms and timetables, without being judged...don't you agree?

I only get hypomanic, so for me it is a very enjoyable experience......but you are right, the depression afterwards sucks.

I always know that however high I go there is an equal and opposite low.

I agree w/ # 2, and I also agree that manic episodes are anything but funny. Mine make me feel ashamed, like I made a complete fool of myself.

I must admit I do miss my hypomania but the sudden unexpected surge into psychosis..... Well for me it's not worth it. I'll just have to settle for being "normal"

Sometimes I love it. I think in the moment I love it. But as the above, later, sometimes I feel like I've made a fool out of myself. Or maybe others make me feel that way.
But yeah, the crash sucks.

Agreed. The only times I've ever gotten "hypomanic" is when heavily, heavily medicated, so it's much less dangerous. There's nothing funny at all about full blown mania or depression. I would NEVER choose to go back there!

Nothing funny about a mental disorder, but sometimes having a sense of humor about it all helps ease the pain.

I totally agree with #10. A sense of humour is sometimes a life saver in itself....not the candy kind of lifesaver...hahaha...

I'm Canadian, so we spell humor with a "u" in it....I am a bit OCDish about spelling, so I just didn't want you to think I spelled humour incorrectly. Man, I have issues.

Comic relief on the other hand, sure is great for easing the pain, as Calus said!

Being manic for some people with bipolar disorder is like a life high. As with anything else, the "feeling good" part of it is attractive. Hypo mania is milder yet enjoyable. Mania can be dangerous but very enjoyable for some. Depression is horrible and usually the down side of both. I dont think any of us "truly" love being any part of a cycle, but we choose to do the best we can and live with it. It is in the accepting and appreciating of others and where they are that we grow in our own journeys through this disorder. Hugs

Hypomania is sooooo kewl! Try it before you diss it.
I'm having more fun today than I have in months. And it most certainly IS worth it. Makes up for the depression and anxiety that hovers all around me most of the time.

I do have to agree with blublur, hypo mania is a total relief from depression and when I am hypo manic energetic, I dont hurt anyone. If I am hypo manic agitated, I am irritable and short with people but my family is used to that and I usually avoid stress when like that. It is the energy people enjoy and the good mood high. Hugs