Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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HannaHana 09/28/2010

But how am I supposed to know if what I'm doing is manic? I'm not going on shopping sprees, not doing anything really out of character... she just thinks i'm manic b/c my memory is so poor, and I'm very active... and i can't remember what else. lol.

What are some flags for me to look out for?

tommymott 09/28/2010

If you're in the early stages of mania you probably aren't doing the spending yet. Are you going without sleep? Can't settle down? "Very active" would be a clue. I'd trust your tdoc on this since once we start we're not aware and this is a good time to catch it.

deleted_user 09/28/2010

yeah, good time to catch it etc see your pdoc

jimlucky1 09/28/2010

Increased sex drive,overly talkative ,euphoria
doing somthing you would not normaly do or are incapable of doing,flirting,talking about inappropiate subjects.Doing somthing thats risky or dangerous.

Staying up for long periods of time.Feeling well rested after only 4 hours of sleep.

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