Psycho-Babble 2000 Thread 358485

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1st Manic Episode in over a Decade

Posted by afatchic on June 21, 2004, at 3:22:03

Hello Friends,

I had to write to you all because I knew you would understand. This is such a supportive environment we've created for ourselves.

I have been depressed nearly all my life. In my teens and early twenties I had some manic episodes, but they stopped long ago.

I'm coming down from one that started Thursday night. Final exams ended that day and the sun had finally come out in full force. I live in the Seattle area and everything they say about the weather and its depressive effects are true.

I had lunch with friends from school. We were celebrating the end of the school year and we went to an outdoor cafe by the water. I think the hours I spent in full sun light triggered the manic episode. I've been spending too much money, only sleeping a few hours a night, and cleaning house with a vengence.

This mania is a bit disconcerting but I'm enjoying the occasional euphoric sensations. Knowing that it's a simple adjustment to a change in seasons makes it more bearable.

Any body else get too happy from sunshine?

 

Re: 1st Manic Episode in over a Decade » afatchic

Posted by Shar on June 21, 2004, at 13:08:28

In reply to 1st Manic Episode in over a Decade, posted by afatchic on June 21, 2004, at 3:22:03

AFC,
Too happy? There is such a thing?

I've always envied BPs for their manic episodes. I mean, I know it's hard, but I think if I could choose, I'd choose BP because at least y'all have balanced periods, down times and really, really up times.

It doesn't sound like this was too bad an episode. You'll end up with a few extra bills, but a very clean house!

I think it beats dysthymia with clinical episodes.

Hang in there,
Shar


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