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One person I know explicitly refrains from treating his bipolar disorder because he thinks manic episodes make him productive. Does he have hypomania or actual
by michaelochurch 12y ago
One person I know explicitly refrains from treating his bipolar disorder because he thinks manic episodes make him productive.
Does he have hypomania or actual mania?
True mania (not hypomania, which is sometimes benign) is a hot mess and I'd be surprised if he's employed 12 months down the road. It's pretty devastating, and I can't see why anyone would want it.
- kevingadd 12y agoI haven't ever observed him in full blown mania myself, but I've seen him in profound hypomanic episodes before. The frequency with which I observed it makes me very concerned, at the least. You're correct that true mania is a whole lot worse than hypomania. My perspective is that you should at least be getting regular guidance and treatment from a qualified psych, even if you aren't on mood stabilizers, to make sure you don't end up in the grips of a manic episode.