Is it Hypomania? Or is it Just Myself? 😌

Good afternoon 🍋8️⃣ residents,

After my diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder Type 1 and treatment for a manic episode in March this year, I still experience treacherous waves of ‘good feelings’ and depression. It’s hard to define a good day as I used to believe it can turn deadly at any given moment. The instability is rough😓

However, today I came across a post from intlbipolar on Instagram and it delivered the very message I have been looking for. What’s the difference between hypomania and being the extroverted, talkative and my joyful self?

• The personality of a person before learning of their bipolar diagnosis is still there

• Hypomania can be hard to identify at times when someone is naturally an extrovert, creative, talkative etc. (me)

Some advises that I find effective (didn’t realize that I’ve been doing these! I was and still am desperate for stability):

• Ask loved ones if they have noticed any type of unusual behavior

• Noting if there have been any negative consequences to your actions

• Watch out for other symptoms of hypomania, including lack of sleep, hyper-sexuality, irresponsible spending etc.

• Keeping a journal and recognizing previous precursors to a manic episode.

Bipolar Disorder might affects your behaviors in the most tragic ways, but that doesn’t mean you don’t deserve recovery, compassion and happiness. It is a prt of you but it doesn’t define who you are as a person:)

I hope you find this helpful, do save this post so you can alert your loved ones if you’re struggling with bipolar disorder 💝

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