What is Hypomania? Hypomania Explained #shorts

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[SailorSumomo]

As someone with Bipolar 2, lemme just say that while hypomania sounds great to someone with depression, it is not fun especially when you can't stop it and want to sleep more. Luckily my mood stabilizers keep me pretty even, cause after a week Hypomania sucks.

[ryanbarker]

Ever hear someone explain your entire life in one minute? I don’t get the inflated ego but the rest of it hits home. Instead, when I crash, I deal with toxic shame and self blame. So much fun!

[Hinarushi]

I would love to hear more about Cyclothymia. I have moods that switch up very quickly, with what seems to be hypomania lasting less than 4 days. It is quite confusing.

[GLamoRousCooKie]

Yeah, pretty sure I've had one episode of this. I've had multiple depressive episodes in the past and I feel moderately depressed almost constantly. Suddenly, the previous summer, I couldn't sleep for more than 3/4 hours per night - and that went on for weeks, grandiose delusions (that thankfully, no one knew about and they didn't get out of hand), insane sense of urgency and feeling like I'm "missing out" if I'm not doing 3 things at once. Palpitations and chest pain from insane anxiety. Then I calmed down. And now I'm pretty badly depressed again. I might have bipolar, ugh

[amyg]

I have bipolar 2, the hypomania with rapid cycling is really ramped up in the spring for me. It usually comes in the form of me getting ambitious, then taking on way too many obligations, then not sleeping and being extremely irritable. I walk compulsively for hours a day (up to 5 sometimes). I’m very unproductive though, as I really struggle to focus and stay on task. The edginess and agitation make me so angry, the depressive/suicidal states are actually more tolerable.

[pisces]

Since my BP 2 has been better managed, I notice things don’t move as quickly, are better thought out, and messy. Before meds, I would operate at such a fast pace, and think so quickly, utilize my time to the max, and “best” of all, my house was always spotless. I won’t lie, sometimes I miss being as productive as I once was, but I know I an doing better overall and it’s not the path for me. Though I do miss having a spotless house, lol.

[carliebeau]

Perimenopause has all this too. My moods are all over the place

[micheley]

Up at three in the morning scrubbing the bottom of pans with comet and Brillo pads….highly elevated

[catiagirl]

I've been in hypomania for 12 days. Mostly sleeping for 3 to 5 hours. I'm on lithium and Latuda. Elevated mood and racing thoughts are happening the most

[rcg]

I had a best friend growing up who was bipolar and she would go on these manic sprees I never understood and couldn't keep up. it makes more sense now than it did years ago but it's terrifying seeing their lack of self control, lack of empathy for others, and impulsive choices.

[Shanaevaz]

Get ready for mental health awareness month ❤❤❤❤❤

[jeannefeldman]

I just went thru this and put so many things on credit that I really can’t afford so stressed now it’s horrible

[RhondaR]

All these except the last is me. I need help. I know I'm not alone. GOD HELP US 😭🙏🏽

[karaingram]

What is happening biologically inside the body when hypomania occurs?
Is it hypoglycemia? Thyroid dysfunction?

[evecarter]

Actually no that's hypermedia. Hypo you are not irritable you feel amazing and clear headed. I feel like me true self in that state. Everything feels like and grounded for me

[happybubblemanfan]

Wish I had elevated mood and activity levels

[thedreamer]

Dr. Tracy Marks, I would like to know your thoughts on Hypomania vs ADHD.
I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in 2013. Since then, I have learned to live with the disorder and stop fighting against it (denial). I try to be aware of my triggers, and I try to be mindful of when I am experiencing or potentially going into an episode of hypomania or depression.
In recent years, my doctor diagnosed me with ADHD so i could be approved for Concerta. I was having trouble finding motivation, and at the time, I was in grad school (unfortunately, I had to leave the program. But I still have faith that everything happens for a reason).
Now that I think about it, it's not important to know the exact reason for me experiencing any sort of symptoms. I am trying to stop naming and focusing on any of my diagnosis myself. In the past, I let the diagnosis define me. As long as I'm taking care of myself and treating any episode I have with care, then I am content. It took me a long time to realize it, but mania and depression do not and should not be viewed as "good or bad." As humans, we do not know when something happening to us will result in a good or bad experience in the long run. I've learned to embrace my hypomania as a state where I have more energy. And since I have this energy, I'll use it to get things done I had been putting off or cleaning my apartment very well. Or organizing. But I do try and stay mindful that I am in a hyper state, and I should be mindful of my actions, especially with spending and sleeping. Eventually, everything settles, and the hypomanic state I was in ends. But, everyone has their own experience, and you should contact your doctor if you are worried you've been in the hypomanic state too long, you experience psychosis, you can't control your actions, any thoughts of harming yourself or others, or any other reason you may feel concerned. In the past, my doctor gave me a temporary mood stabilizer or increased my dose of lithium to help. Stay strong, everyone. I know living with Bipolar Disorder can be exhausting at times, but hopefully, you can grow from every experience. Sending positive vibes and virtual hugs 💞

[johnmcgrath]

Mania, no d4epressive period, runs in my family. Totally elevated people, charmers, financially out of control but spouses, siblings quickly get all the m, onrey out of the control of the person in mania. Babies somtimes run v high temps for months with no harmfulobvious consequences.

[coalitea]

Damn boy.
I‘m bipolar lv 2.


Let‘s 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[josephkillman]

Seems like another way to categorize and put people in boxes. Many of these traits can be directed in positive ways