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Posted by katrina on March 23, 2001, at 17:33:32
I'd like to learn about hypomania, mixed episodes...what did you feel/think or act?
Posted by avoet on March 23, 2001, at 17:57:34
In reply to Describe your hypomania/dysphoria episodes, please, posted by katrina on March 23, 2001, at 17:33:32
I would like to know the same from you! My hypomania is just being normal. When I feel good, I am hypomanic! My depressions are terrible. I feel hopless and sad and very negative. I concentrate on all the negative things about my life - especially my boyfreind and I take things so personally. I cry and I feel anxious. My mixed states are a little of both. Are you a mixed state bipolar or rapid cycle or what? I take lamictal and risperidal but I cannot take antidepressents because they make me cycle. Please let me know what your episodes are like. I am learning too!
Posted by JahL on March 23, 2001, at 19:33:43
In reply to Re: Describe your hypomania/dysphoria episodes, please, posted by avoet on March 23, 2001, at 17:57:34
> > I would like to know the same from you! My hypomania is just being normal. When I feel good, I am hypomanic! My depressions are terrible. My mixed states are a little of both. Are you a mixed state bipolar or rapid cycle or what? I take lamictal and risperidal but I cannot take antidepressents because they make me cycle. Please let me know what your episodes are like. I am learning too!
Hi avoet.
Could you tell me if the Lamictal actually produces consistent euthymia in you? Does the Risperdal prevent you from 'overshooting' (ie becoming manic) on the Lamictal?
Thanx v. much,
Jah.
Posted by dreamer on March 23, 2001, at 22:14:30
In reply to Describe your hypomania/dysphoria episodes, please, posted by katrina on March 23, 2001, at 17:33:32
> I'd like to learn about hypomania, mixed episodes...what did you feel/think or act?
Hypomania for me is euphoric ,intune with the universe I usually claim I've found the meaning of life and I have kept piles of papers with formulas and symbols that when normal i consider nonsense.I'm witty and cognitively sharp and all the people look so miserable and i see them as mere animals shuffling around so slowly.
[oops ,sorry Dr Bob I think this one should be in the social babble].
Mixed episodes,it's like that exciting feeling in your stomache when your looking forward to something but at the same time contemplating which method of suicide is best and less messy . In a kind of blissful mood it's a sunny day you decide to go for a walk then gaze at the railway track and decide that today would be a good day to die,or your reflection in the mirror looks great but another part of you thinks i'll slash my neck.
If i'm right in the meaning of dysphoria this is where i'm more creative and productive cynical and miserable but think I must struggle on.
that's it in a nuttersshell.
Posted by avoet on March 23, 2001, at 22:56:05
In reply to Re: Describe your hypomania/dysphoria episodes, pl » avoet, posted by JahL on March 23, 2001, at 19:33:43
hey jah,
the lamictal makes me feel much happier and stops some of the cycling. Risperidal is good and i do not get manic.
Posted by JohnX on March 23, 2001, at 23:40:22
In reply to Describe your hypomania/dysphoria episodes, please, posted by katrina on March 23, 2001, at 17:33:32
> I'd like to learn about hypomania, mixed episodes...what did you feel/think or act?
for me:
hypomania - extremely confident/driven, slightly euphoric, able to withstand large amounts of stress, confrontational in a positive way (ex: can't stand when others say "it can't be done" at work when I feel it can, give PC advice), feel compelled to help everyone/anyone with advice, very complementary and polite to strangers, extrospective (think more about others than myself). Keen insight into macroscopic issues.
dysphoric - still confident/driven, not euphoric-feelings, anxiety related to difficulties achieving unusually high standards for self or organization, confrontational in a negative way, very impatient-intolerant of what I percieve as incompetence. Don't feel good inside, but not depressed. Somewhat frantic feeling.
I would consider my dysphoria a somewhat "mixed" state for me.
On the ugly flip slide:
mild depression - loss of self confidence, feelings of emptyness worthlessness, withdrawn, overly introspective, feel detached from people, lethargy. apathy. difficulty experiencing pleasure beyond psychotropic (alcohol, whatever) means.
severe depression - ruminations about things that went awry in life. perpetual thoughts about death. complete lack of confidence or ability to deal with stress. envious of those not in my position. feel misunderstood. complete lack of drive. loss of ability to maintain simple day to day tasks (like paying bills). want to hide/be left alone. inability to experience any pleasure.
Often in the dysphoric or mildly depressed states.
Occasional hit swings into hypomania or severe depression.What is your "dysphoria" like? I think the symptoms can very wildly from person to person.
-john
Posted by judy1 on March 24, 2001, at 9:15:16
In reply to Describe your hypomania/dysphoria episodes, please, posted by katrina on March 23, 2001, at 17:33:32
Dear Katrina,
I gave the 5s's of hypomania to my shrink about a year ago and for some reason he loves them:
1. sex, sex, sex (obsessed with it)
2. speeding (cars, thoughts)
3. spending (especially luxury items)
4. speaking (to everyone, everywhere about everything)
5. sleeping (less than 3-4 hours and not tired)
That's the euphoric part and fun- sometimes it stops there (and I get in lots of trouble) and other times I get delusional and panicky and it pushes to mania.
Hope this helps- judy
Posted by jimmygold70 on March 24, 2001, at 11:14:45
In reply to Describe your hypomania/dysphoria episodes, please, posted by katrina on March 23, 2001, at 17:33:32
I suffer from BPD's dysphoria. It makes me feel worthless, empty, bored. I think of all the things I have to do, I can't do any, I'm bored, can't concentrate, can't sleep.
Jimmy
Posted by katrina on March 24, 2001, at 13:21:15
In reply to My dysphoria, posted by jimmygold70 on March 24, 2001, at 11:14:45
It is tough cuz I have lived this way for so long...I have been sober for 4 years and am just learning about my moods, etc. I drugged from 14-27 so it's hard to say what was going on then. Anyway...The mixed states are more prevalent with depression taking 2nd...Depression=suicidal plans, thoughts, SI stuff, no self-esteem, No energy, apathy, no talk, social phobia, bored and hopeless about future-NO JOY!
Hypo stuff= can't wait to get up and do stuff, gotta keep doing, don't want to stop, spending, irritable, judgemental, anxious, can't stop the narration or rumination in my head, talkative, ideas, solve problems
Isn't this normal...ha ha ha...All the above is a mix for me.
Katrina
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