A bit overly energetic/happy?

[JosephG]

You may have seen an earlier post by me about my sudden change in mood. Literally a week ago I was depressed/anxious and socially anxious. In the space of week my mood has completely flipped. I am now really quite optimistic, happy and at ease with life.
However I feel as if it's a little bit over the top. Like I am in some type of manic state. I am racing about and a little bit overly optimistic. I find stuff funnier than I usually would and I find I am talking faster. (The fact I am actually talking is such a shock to me) It's like I don't have to think about what I am saying.

Is this normal? I know it's not normal just to suddenly switch moods. I understand there are conditions like Bipolar that can cause this to happen.
Do you think I should see my doctor about this? Does anybody here in fact suffer from Bi-polar or know anyone that suffers from bi polar disorder? What is it like? Is it similar to what I am describing?

Thank you for reading this far I would be greatly appreciative of any responses you may have!

 

[Deus_Ex_Lemur]

My uncle had bi-polar - very similar. Although bi-polar can be different for everyone not everybody gets crazy manic states. You've never had this switch of mood before? Do anything unusual in these last few weeks to trigger this switch? I may see a doc if you cannot think of another cause AND are concerned (key is YOU are concerned and feel it's not normal) for this switch in mood OR - perhaps - you're real lucky =D

 

[LazyHermitCrab]

No you don't need to see a doctor. It's normal, it happens to me too.. I think it's normal

 

[JosephG]

My uncle had bi-polar - very similar. Although bi-polar can be different for everyone not everybody gets crazy manic states. You've never had this switch of mood before? Do anything unusual in these last few weeks to trigger this switch? I may see a doc if you cannot think of another cause AND are concerned (key is YOU are concerned and feel it's not normal) for this switch in mood OR - perhaps - you're real lucky =D

It is abnormal I think. I feel I am free from all the previous battles with depression anxiety and sa. That is extremely strange. and I feel constantly buzzed up. Like last night I couldn't sleep not because I was anxious but because I was buzzing - it felt like I could run for miles. Full of energy!

The only thing which has changed is the weather... which has led me to believe it could be seasonal affective?

Hmm I'ma go see my Doc. At the moment though this temporary relief is pretty damn good. I hope it is permanent and that it may come the way of some of the members of this forum!

 

[maiato]

Hi Joseph! U might be suffering of Bipolarity. I'm been diagnosed with bipolar depression last year. So all the symptoms u describe i already experienced so far. However the best is to see a doctor. Probably he will prescribe u Lithium. Just dont make the same mistake i did at the time, that's stop taking depressives.

Your energy may last for 3-4days long, without needing to rest. U'll be talking much more and much faster. Your sexual apetite will increase too. U will feel much more optimistic. And that's just the begining!

 

[JosephG]

Hi Joseph! U might be suffering of Bipolarity. I'm been diagnosed with bipolar depression last year. So all the symptoms u describe i already experienced so far. However the best is to see a doctor. Probably he will prescribe u Lithium. Just dont make the same mistake i did at the time, that's stop taking depressives.

Your energy may last for 3-4days long, without needing to rest. U'll be talking much more and much faster. Your sexual apetite will increase too. U will feel much more optimistic. And that's just the begining!

Doesn't sound too bad to me like!
Do you only take antidepressants when you are on a down swing or do you take them constantly?
I feel exactly like you have described right there. It's a pretty good feeling but sometimes it's a little overwhelming - Like I feel too active!

 

[maiato]

Doesn't sound too bad to me like!
Do you only take antidepressants when you are on a down swing or do you take them constantly?
I feel exactly like you have described right there. It's a pretty good feeling but sometimes it's a little overwhelming - Like I feel too active!

At the beginning it seems lof of fun! However it wont last forever and normally I got myself being from 80 from 8 in some days...is like u dont have control on it! Plus to that u can put yourself in some situations u will regret later in when the mood changes. Like u feel over confident u might get a new job or a new girlfriend....but when your depression hits u again it will shake u to reallity in a way to painfull! So my advice is go see a doctor as fast as possible. Dont get foolish by yourself as i did to me several times.

I started yesterday to take new meds and Lithium. This time I already got my lessons so i'll take it as long as it take it.

Get me posted if u need some advice!

 

[eek]

I don't have bipolar disorder, though sometimes improvement in SA causes me to be a bit overly confident. The anxiety always puts me in my place again though.