How to differentiate between mania and happiness?

Lately with my bipolar I’ve been experiencing more mania/hypomania than depression and a lot of the times that’s the only time I really feel happy, not just content but actually happy. Now anytime I’m happy I’m always worried in the back of my mind that I might be starting a manic episode. Does anyone have any advice on how to tell the difference or how to combat this worry so that whenever I am happy I can just be happy and not have to worry about it too? Thanks

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Chesbro99

2y ago

This is something I worry about to. All the above advice is good

lucyblue

2y ago

What does your sleep look like? When I'm manic it is a good indicator. What does your hygiene look like? I noticed that dips at my highs and my lows. The speed of my voice, am I talking fast or am I struggling with words, it can be telling.

Berwin

2y ago

Unfortunately it’s very hard to tell. If you catch yourself fixating on one thing, staying up all night, or being OVERexcited, it is usually mania.

Orangemarigold

2y ago

I already have a tendency to fixate on things so I’m not sure if that part helps or not but thank you. I did just get an official diagnosis recently so maybe it was just the bipolar all along.

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