Stories
Privacy
Download
See Alike in...
Alike App
Browser
655d
I don’t know if I should phrase this as a question or just a rant, I feel torn about this issue. I recently realized that I have become hypomanic, I have a psychiatry appointment in a week and I am arguing with myself about talking about it. If I say I’m getting (hypo) manic symptoms, I don’t want her to change the medication because the only time I can feel happiness or even actually good at all is when I am hypomanic. I know it’s irresponsible and selfish to basically lie about it, I know it’s bad, but, I mean, it’s not that bad, like my sleep and eating is fine. I even overslept last night. I feel so desperately attached to this, it’s not all great, like it always sucks in some ways, but oh my god I haven’t felt happy at all in so long, and I can be social which I have such massive problems with. I just don’t want to stop feeling positive about life or just fcking feel good or happy about fcking anything. Is it necessary that I tell my doctor, or is it ok to keep it to myself if it’s not harming me or my life?
1
3
Share
Bipolar Disorder
advertisement
653d
You might want to talk to her about changing meds then. I know it can be fun to a degree to be hypomanic but it can still be destructive and you can feel happy without being hypomanic with the right help and the right environment.
0
654d
Take this post screen shot it an show your doc
I think that your feelings about it make a lot of sense. Although I believe you should tell your doctor. You mentioned the only time you feel happiness is when your hypomanic, but also that you're struggling the rest of the time. If you start proper medication, imagine yourself being somewhat happy ALL of the time. It's better to be somewhat happy all of the time (at least most) as opposed to happy half and completely sad the next. Also remember, if you don't like medication, you can just express that you would like to stop taking it. Good luck, my friend ❤️❤️❤️
☝ This content is generated by our users and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult with your physician before making any medical decision
Want to chat or share? Download the Alike app now and get complete access to Alike.health's unique features.
Instantly get answers to medical questions with our AI, built from the collective wisdom of our community facing similar experiences
Write your question here...
Download Alike for the full experience
Copy Link
Copied
Discover your Alikeness™ with people who are on the same journey, gain wisdom and get emotional relief in a secure & anonymous space.
4.7 Ratings
Scan code or click below download the app
Bupropion
night sweats
paranoid
Valium
sertraline
palpitations
Anxiety (Including GAD)
Depression
Alike health
Instantly get answers to medical questions with our AI, built from the collective wisdom of our community facing similar experiences
Related Questions