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Continuing to take your medication would be a basic step.
When was the last time you consulted with therapist?
When is your next scheduled time?
In addition to the important things mentioned in post #2, you can try these things, too:
- focus on eating healthy meals at your usual mealtimes
- stay hydrated
- exercise
- use a private journal to get your thoughts out
- practice deep, slow breathing throughout the day
- try not to make any big purchases or any big decisions
That’s the smartest thing you can doburn it out in a safe and harmless way.
Recognizing that something is different today (mania) is huge. You deserve a giant pat on the back. Too many people in your situation go out and cause themselves problems with all of that extra energy and cannot even admit they’re feeling anything but ‘awesome’.
It’s probably wise to avoid any activities that might add to your excitement (like watching sports), and definitely stay away from any stimulants(like caffeine).
Is there anything you enjoy doing that generally relaxes you? And how long do your manic episodes generally last?
I try to avoid people because I become very annoying.
I also have lots of harmless toys to play with - I cycle through a whole list of activities until I wind back down.
I find it useful to head out into the trees where I can walk for hours, burst into spontaneous song and erratic dancing, or talk loudly to myself without driving people nuts or embarrassing myself.
Summary: burn it out in a safe and harmless way.
DO keep up with the therapist just in case you hit the tipping point where essential self-control becomes unlikely.
Recognizing that something is different today (mania) is huge. You deserve a giant pat on the back. Too many people in your situation go out and cause themselves problems with all of that extra energy and cannot even admit they’re feeling anything but ‘awesome’.
It’s probably wise to avoid any activities that might add to your excitement (like watching sports), and definitely stay away from any stimulants(like caffeine).
Is there anything you enjoy doing that generally relaxes you? And how long do your manic episodes generally last?
Recognizing that something is different today (mania) is huge. You deserve a giant pat on the back. Too many people in your situation go out and cause themselves problems with all of that extra energy and cannot even admit they’re feeling anything but ‘awesome’.
It’s probably wise to avoid any activities that might add to your excitement (like watching sports), and definitely stay away from any stimulants(like caffeine).
Is there anything you enjoy doing that generally relaxes you? And how long do your manic episodes generally last?
Sometimes the manic and depressive cycles of bipolar disorder can go through "rapid cycling."My mood has changed rapidly recently, a lot like Borderline Personality Disorder.
I think that knowing that you're in a manic mood is 90% of what you need. The trouble of mania is that you think it will be always be like that, and then you do things that you'll regret.I am having manic episodes again. I feel too happy and a bit too impulsive. What are the healthy coping skills I can develop to come down to Earth and relax?
Sometimes the manic and depressive cycles of bipolar disorder can go through "rapid cycling."
It would be good to try to discuss this at your next therapy appointment. Maybe you can determine a few factors that have led to your changing moods lately.
https://psychcentral.com/bipolar/rapid-cycling-bipolar-disorder
I think that knowing that you're in a manic mood is 90% of what you need. The trouble of mania is that you think it will be always be like that, and then you do things that you'll regret.
So, today:
- No life decisions
- No purchases
- No of whatever you do when you are manic
Spend the day enjoying the happiness and reading a book or go outside, but monitor your behavior. And exercise.
It might help if you keep at least a rough record, or chart, or graph of mood changes.
I've found that my moods are cyclic, seem to be largely related to the seasons (seasonal affective disorder), and are reasonably predictable.
If this (or some other cycle) is also true for you it may make long-term management a bit easier.