Dear Meme,

I think you are very smart to identify that u are going thru manic phase now and this cd result in potential probs with your sis. Since u have already identified, u know what to do. Be MORE PATIENT WITH PEOPLE. Be nice. U would feel soo much better.

AT your age ,only 18, tatoo seems to be soo very important. A few more years down the lane, this would not even matter. Think long term and remember u can strike a beautiful working relation with your sis. It might take her a few more years to accept your BP...but till then.... i am sure u are a smart person. SO be cheerful and forget the tatoo episode. I promise, u will laugh at this 4 years down the lane.

i agree with enthu

it would definitely be better to discuss when you're not manic

we usually say & do things we regret later in mania

Friday ten days ago, I realized that I was too angry/agitated to be constructive with my husband (when I'd much rather bite his head off and throw him on the street), so I called my pdoc, and said 'gimme that lithium prescription you offered last time, and I declined'. She prescribed 600 mg. Then I told her explicitly "I'm calling you because I am afraid I might say something I would regret later", and she upped the prescription to 900 mg.

The docs know. Call yours, tell them exactly what's going on, and they'll give you something. If you're getting manic, you need to be medicated, so that you don't do something you'll regret later.

You should really consider forgiving your sister for backing out on the tatoo. I think your other issues are what's really bothering you, but you're focusing on her. I agree with the others that you need to see your doc if you are that bad.

I agree with the other posts. Also you could try saying H.A.L.T. This is an accronym used in AA and anger managment classes. The H stands for hungry, the A stands for angry, the L stands for lonely and the T stands for tired. It's recommended that you don't get into serious conversations or decision making if you feel and of the above. Good Luck