How can you tell when you're about to become manic?

[kathryn00]

Just wondering!

Thanks!

[fiesty_leo]

As I've alluded to in another post, one of the first things I notice is that all my senses become much more heightened. There are other things that happen...sleep disruptions, becoming more and more involved in lots and lots of different things, and others...but they also happen from time to time when I'm NOT sick-so yeah the whole sensory thing is probably my biggest warning sign.

[kathryn00]

Here's what's been happening. I have been having panic attacks because I am so worried. I keep thinking that when the sensation flows through my body that's its the beginning of a manic attack.

Are you normal one day and then just wake up manic? Do you have sensations throughout your body that means you are transforming into somebody else?

And, when you are manic are you aware of it and can ask for help?

The reason I don't know was because I was sent to the hospital unaware of what was wrong with me when I had my first manic attack.

I go to the doc in 1 1/2 weeks, so any response is greatly appreciated now.

Thank you!

[fiesty_leo]

Hi,

I wouldn't describe it as being normal one day and waking up manic-things usually build up (usually rapidly) over a few days...and about 'transforming into someone else'-again that isn't really something I can relate to (or how, at the very least, I'd describe becoming manic), but then again everyone's different...and am I aware of it?? HELL YES!!! But because it feels great I tend to roll with it until it's too late

[Allitree]

When I start to becom manic, my tongue starts buzzing, my whole body feels like I have electricity running through my veins, I suddenly have energy to give to this and that unlike anyone I know. Feels GOOD. . . but kind of frantic. My husband and friends and I know to watch for spending LOTS of money and making huge changes. Example: first manic episode I left my husband, was on my own with two babies, tripled the size of my store, sold my home and bought and moved to a new home within a month. The second time I gave away everything in the store, my children, and my husband. Lately, I kept my kids plus a few extras, opened a new business while running the first with all the kids present, and bought a new home. Everytime, preceeding this crazy stint I race. Can't sleep, can't slow down, think too fast for my thoughts, and actually see like I'm on 1000 hits of L. See people only like blue light vibrations and nothing seems physical. I tell my support network to keep me in check, but the thing is, bipolars are so smart they can cover it up until absolute disaster. . .