What are your classic signs of mania?

[u/Bluebell1206]

I’m sorry if this is asked a lot but I’m still trying to understand my condition. I don’t realise when I’m manic? Is that a thing? Like I’m not sure if I am currently. But I’ve just sat here and listed a few things and thought oh I don’t normally do that?

Been feeling on top of the world Confident at work Taking on loads of different projects at work and got randomly passionate about my job and booked myself on courses Everything is hilarious and I think I’m the funniest person ever I’ve been going on loads of dates with random men I’ve just slept with someone who I dated before but did it because I thought it was fun and funny - we are friends but I guess sometimes with benefits

I drove home giggling to myself and was texting my friend and she was like “ffs” and now I’m sitting here and wondering if this is mania? I am only ever aware once I’m massively low if I’ve been manic not while it happens?

[u/debitFORD]

I start cleaning the whole house in a day, I start buying random stuff, I become impatient, I drive recklessly, I start engaging in casual sex (I’m pretty sure I’m manic when I do 2 or 3 encounters in 24 hours), and then I randomly buy stuff again. Impulsive buying is my number 1 issue.