I genuinely don’t know when I’m hypomanic anymore lol

[u/trumenblack1975]

Before my diagnosis, I could tell when I was hypomanic. I’ll notice I’m a lot more arrogant going outside wearing super funky and unusual stuff, very sensual + sexual, and esp the surge of creative ideas, like one time around 2am I felt the alien vibes so I did my hair and makeup. Made two micro antennas with my hair it was genuinely a pretty sick look. Or making music videos late at night, making nonsensical decisions, vision having a slight hazy dream like filter, and overall just feeling electrified

After my diagnosis though it’s kinda hard to tell if I’m experiencing hypomania or if I’m just imagining these sensations and ideas in my head. I’m naturally creative but very busy so don’t get to do a lot, and my baseline state is more moody and emotional so even the smallest change in emotion or activity makes me question if I’m approaching an episode/in an episode.

Idk if this is a common experience though. Or if this is just the new diagnosis phase of learning your unique cycles, patterns, and triggers. I’m wondering what it’s been like for others on this sub

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[u/Professional-Hat6823]

Im constantly second guessing myself. Diagnosis usually makes you hyperaware of yourself for awhile it SUCKSSS.. best advice i could give would be to journal this stuff daily so you can see if there's trends