what being hypomanic is like / 03.30.24

[@mundanejane353]

The laugh I laugh when hypomanic. Its comes from the depths of my spirit for the stupidest of things. I try to do so much because I know a low is coming afterwards

[@Faithmadelegacy]

Thx for sharing. Im bipolar too… i subscribed 😊

[@tripplets3772]

I have bipolar I disorder and I am manic more often than depressed. It sounds awesome but it's very stressful and I go into psychosis with hallucinations and delusions. Hypomania might feel nice, but mixed hypomania and severe mania are both incredibly painful.

[@ReaganBeem]

ah yes, i know people w bipolar 1 and have heard and seen the manic episodes can be narly. hope you’ve found something that helps or are hopeful to find something, im still on the search for what works for me.

[@giasphilosophyclub]

it’s also so annoying because it’s almost like my sub conscious is like i don’t want to help myself not have mania that often because some of my best ideas have come out of mania it’s so annoying it’s like why can i just be normal and creative

[@ReaganBeem]

yeah i get that on a super real level. i think for a while i’ve been scared to try to fix it bc i don’t want to lose the creative side but i feel like once you are at a normal emotional level you can almost find that creativity more frequently and naturally rather than random bursts of energy and excitement. i feel like most people have a choice to turn it on, but when it comes to being mostly depressed bipolar person you don’t really have a huge choice when you’re that low. treatment is also not for everyone. i do a lot of self work to help me through the downs, but i’ve also been trying different medications. can’t say i’ve had much luck yet but im hopeful 🤍

[@BeThouWhole]

@@giasphilosophyclub does base level jusy feel bland and beige after hypomania?

[@giasphilosophyclub]

@@BeThouWhole kind of, it’s like weird and very disassociating

[@MoskviinOrder]

Anyone else diagnosed with bi polar and became addicted to booze and other stimulants and then it makes the whole thing even more ridiculous

[@CalMili-x9l]

Take care of yourself baby ❤😊

[@BenjaminCarey-l2x]

Hey man, I love you, the lord loves you:) You’re doing great even though you may not feel it. Your music and videos are a huge inspiration:) I am not diagnosed with being bipolar or depression. But I know how I feel. And it ain’t always good. I feel the pain of highs and lows ups and downs every day and it’s rough. I feel like I got no one to talk to. The only thing that’s been there through it all is God. So above all I encourage you to keep doing what you’re doing, music etc.

[@ReaganBeem]

i appreciate the kind words friend. im glad to inspire and also be inspired by people like you and comments like this. so happy you have an outlet in God

[@songbird2335]

"im bipolar, heh!". Best part! Im hypomanic currently and im on 3 mights no sleep.....im so open about my disorder too...no shame here!!

[@Fishisthe1]

Thank you for your transparency. You help people like me that read the comments. ❤

[@morrison22]

Thank you for sharing your day. I feel the same at times. Ups and downs. It’s a vicious cycle. Ohhh. New song title, perhaps. Vicious Cycle. Has a nice ring to it…

[@ReaganBeem]

thanks for enjoying & encouraging. & heck ya some free inspo

[@zanejager4172]

I got it too. The ups make everything feel like sex and the downs makes you wan't to murder the people you hear laughing and having a good time without you.

[@reuben8140]

Interesting hearing your thoughts on wanting to utilise the efficiency and drive during mania, I always liked how Homeland explored that

[@ReaganBeem]

not always the case for everyone, but yes my highs often tend to be very productive but sometimes destructively so. sometimes can be not good at all though just depends

[@ShadyPlatinum777]

The highs are like being high

[@shearavina]

i was diagnosed of ocd comorbid with bipolar ii 2 years ago at the age of 15 but funny thing, i only knew about it exactly 1 week ago. i basically forced myself to parents to get the psychological report that was ready for release 2 years ago. but bcs of my age, they seem to underestimate my situation. i anticipated that i would be diagnosed with ocd but i didnt think i would be officially diagnosed with bp2 as well. up until now, i am convinced that it was a misdiagnosis. tho make sense but idk, i cant seem to accept it bcs of the stigma that surrounds bipolar disorder. ive been down for a month, if not months, im too sensitive. i thought this feeling naturally comes with ocd. im so confused.

[@santiagoromar4974]

hello, friend. I am 22 and was recently diagnosed with bipolar type 2. Like you, I am struggling to find the right medication to deal with this. So far it has been very frustrating. However, I feel less lonely when I hear experiences like yours. Thx for sharing. Greetings from Argentina :)

[@ReaganBeem]

hi friend! im glad this is something you can resonate with. im starting on lithium in a few days, we’ll see how it goes. wish you the best on your path to better mental health

[@santiagoromar4974]

@@ReaganBeem ❤️💪🏻

[@Kriti2024]

You need to sleep. Maintaining a regular sleep-wake cycle is really really really important.

[@BeThouWhole]

Ugggh. I just met someone Im going to be interacting with a bit over the next few months and I decided to research Bipolar II because I wanted to unserstand him. Ive never really looked into it before. I am listening to all these experiences just to realize these are my experiences. I dont know what to do with this.

[@woofenme1596]

Reagan! Thank you for sharing your life, story and living your truth! We ALL have mental health and folks seem to forget that, and as physical, emotional and spiritual health, mental health is a part of our whole self. It needs to be exercised, nurtured, fed and lived! Keep taking care of you, and thanks again for sharing. Dancing A Round My Problems is a great song entirely and I have shared with s but of friends! Best to you and yours all ways! Geoff from Maine.

[@giasphilosophyclub]

this is so real thank you for sharing

[@elliewilliams566]

What if I don’t have bipolar but I have a couple of these episodes..? 😅

[@elliewilliams566]

How r u that rapid cycling? I thought bipolar was for longer periods?

[@yourpt7161]

you are manic; chill!

[@lililiilililililil579]

Hey there, current MD student who has worked with multiple registered psychologists in the past and present! I am not here to invalidate you, your symptoms, or your diagnoses, this is just my opinion. Bipolar is commonly misdiagnosed and from what you are sharing in this video and in your comments (of course there's probably a lot more you prefer not to which is understandable), it seems like, in my opinion based on my experience and research in these cases, that you may have more than just Bipolar and if not, then it is likely your psychiatrist diagnosed you with the wrong disorder (there are several conditions that look like bipolar which has led to patients like you who do struggle with mental health to be misdiagnosed)

[@rbly384]

what are some example conditions that are similar/ look like bipolar?

[@alaynaceline11]

​@rbly384 as far as i know, adhd and borderline personality disorder (BPD) can look very similar at times ​

[@msbutterflyz]

If you really are a student you show know this is a highly irresponsible comment.

[@yourpt7161]

I don’t think this is bipolar man, I think it’s something else but I’m yet to put my finger on it.. I hope I will find out what’s the deal sooner than later.. keep us posted tho, thnx 🤙🏼

[@elliewilliams566]

What are you thinking..?

[@jareedmontalbo9370]

Yepp i agree ihave this shit 100%