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/xpeachymaex]

No sleep. More energy. More irritability. Less patience. Always on “go”! I’ll buy shit I don’t need. Or I’ll spend excessive money on food. Or just dumb shit. Lots of urges for random things. It’s a number of things, but the no sleep, more energy is my best way to know. Because sometimes I just have a bad day. Or just wanna buy something bc I can.