Posted by Atticus on December 9, 2004, at 17:38:57
In reply to Never been manic, posted by Jai Narayan on December 9, 2004, at 16:53:59
Well, being hypomanic as I am now is one thing. I've been told that I'm like a precocious but hyperactive 5 year old to be around when I'm in this cycle. But I wouldn't want that to ascend to full-throttle delusional mania. Luckily, that hasn't happened so far. The sheer momentum of the reckless impulsiveness I often stray into has to be held in check by other people I trust. It's like living minute to minute -- no past and no future as far as I'm concerned. And one of the biggest dangers for me, given my finances on disability, is that I'll go on a shopping spree, and all I'll end up buying is junk I don't need -- not a single useful item. Still, it really beats the other extreme of the emotional spectrum. Ta. ;) Atticus
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