Normally when I go hypo I wish it would just last and last. But I end up spending too much money. My family and partner obviously wish it wouldn't last. I hope it's a pleasurable experience for you Fairy and that you don't come down with a bang.

Enjoy it if you can doll!

I don't got the money problem But I do wish it would last, but it never does. :D I got to really built up for a bang, and I notice I only come down hard when there's a stress event in m life. So I know what u mean.

Thank u for the advice!

I'm actually praying for my next hypomanic phase Fairy. I really need to get out of this depressive rut that I'm in at the minute. I just can't get motivated to do anything.

Just having that wonderful energy of the hypo would be fantastic, I would never be in the house, I would be out visiting everyone, family, friends, shopping, socialising, doing the whole bit.

But here I sit in my pj's all day, doing nothing, smoking cigarettes, sleep, get up, go on computer, go back to bed, get up again, and so the cycle continues. Not good.

I envy you right now Fairy.

Yeppers! I just went hypomanic 2 days ago, after a 2 week depression.

I had really let lots of things sit undone. In 2 days everything is taken care of. What's not to like?

Seriously though, I hear you silentnight. I have to be very careful while in hypomania. I have a tendency to step on toes, reveal private / inappropriate information to people. Blessedly, over- spending is not an issue. No credit cards or extra money.

I used to get hyper sexual and engage in dangerous behavior. Fortunately, we moved to a tiny town where that's not an option.

Another thing: I go crazy on the email, phone calls, and visiting people. I drive them crazy but they're too polite to call me on it. :0)

I talk on and on, jumping from one topic to another. It makes sense to no one but me.

I'm so glad my husband is a great judge of where I am in my mood cycle. He helps temper the hyperactivity.

I guess I'm relatively fortunate. My hypomanias last for about 4 days, but shorter is best. I up my depakote and take OTC sleep meds to end the hypomania quickly. If I go with out sleep for more than one night is is uncomfortable and I'm more likely to do wacky things.

I know my thoughts on this are opposite of what this post is about but someone has to demystify hypomania/mania for those who have been seriously mared by it.

I just view the hypomania as a red flag and nip it in the bud as fast as possible. It works on me the same way alcohol worked on me...it may feel good in the very very beginning but it's trouble with capital T.

I guess since it has (before the skills I learned and found the best meds I could) almost destroyed everything I loved for a number of years I don't find it fun. It's drive is so strong that it leads to destructive behaviors which leads to further destructive behaviors..and on and on and then I would be left with GUILT SHAME AND SERIOUS DEPRESSION to deal with in it's aftermath ( much due to my behavior and unwise actions that hurt myself and others). It's not a happy thing. It isn't normal or peaceful or content. I measure my happiness by the contentment in my life not by the flow of emotions that propell me up the dangerous bellcurve.

So while I understand maybe some people never have that problem I personally fear hypomania for what can happen if not dealt with as soon as possible.

I long for the days that I was hypomanic. I miss those days. It beats all theis depression!

I rarely go hypo. I skip that phase and go directly into Mania. Which is not fun

Ugh, I am sorry to hear that Rachy. hugs, I would not like that either.

Slientnight- I really hope some good comes your way and gets you out of the depression.