Hey, I was wondering if that post about Basic Breakdowns was specifically about cyclothymia or if it was also about bipolar ii? Because that is usually what happens to me as well, and usually im able to stop it or control it in that way too..

Hi Anon, thanks for writing!

Hypomania isn’t all positive all the time.

Hypomania, like depression, is a mixed bag of sensations.

My experiences with hypomania include increased energy levels,
creativity, sensations of increased strength, and a “there’s no WAY I
CAN POSSIBLY FAIL” worldview.

It lets me get stuff done, while feeling amazing. And I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t grateful for these experiences.

But sometimes I don’t get the good bits.

I just get the crap bits.

These can include feeling uncomfortably energetic, being irritable at everything, experiencing unrealistic expectations,

and sensations of paranoia.

Like “I am uncomfortable and they KNOW I’m uncomfortable and that makes me MORE UNCOMFORTABLE”.

It’s like experiencing a paranoid panic attack except I feel that I can punch through mountains.

Which I can’t. So I go home and play video games.

I hope this helps!