I get the same thing. I love the manic as it feels like the best drug on the planet and you finally feel good about life. Unlike the rest of the time you have a crushing depression, Also in my mania, my mind races from one thought to another. I take Adderall which helps somewhat. Most of the time you have to just ride out the mania and pray you don't do something stupid or get someone hurt. I checked myself twice into the hospital while in mania and waiting for it to break there.

I haven’t had a manic episode yet but plenty of hypomanic ones. My last big one lasted 2 weeks. I was not yet diagnosed with bipolar 2 so just thought I was feeling great, as opposed to my usual exhausted/depressed self. Got so much accomplished, but was literally bouncing off the walls. My mind wouldn’t stop nor my body. Very high sex drive and constant shaking/tremors but I felt so good I didn’t know anything was wrong. It’s the crash afterwards that doesn’t make it worth it for me. I crashed and crashed hard. It reminds me kind of like alcohol or other drugs where you might feel great at the time but pay dearly for it later. I am trying to recognize my symptoms before I go hypomanic hoping to channel it towards something positive.

The last episode lasted a few days but because it was after my diagnosis, I spent the time researching the disorder which helped me stay busy, in a positive way, and producing music for my niece. I wish I could always be productive like that but still learning to be stable. Stay strong Kay! We’re here for you.

Yes yes and yes! It feels f’n great but be careful! Congrats on ur tattoo, I’ve been considering another myself. Enjoy but take care

Yep I get that way every time! I just find activities to keep myself occupied