How do I get back that "high" feeling?!


Question: How do I get back that "high" feeling.?
I'm bipolar 2 and I just finished a very nice hypomanic episode. :) But I crashed - and I've got friends coming over tonight to party. I don't want to be all lame and mopey, how do I get back that hypomania or at least feel normal again.?

Would an extra lexapro or abilify help.?Health Question & Answer


Answers:
Extra medication should Not be taken without your doctor informing you to do so. I know what you mean though, Bipolar is very hard to treat and just do something that makes you happy. Watch a t.v. program you like, listen to some music you enjoy, stretch and do a little exercise maybe.? It's all about figuring out what works for you. Lucikly it makes me happy to try and help out other people so maybe I will be helping two people with this one lol. Good luck and remember not to re-dose. also, caffeine sometimes gives people that short high but it kills me depression wise after I crash from it, so maybe an energy drink is an idea if you can handle caffeine.?! I personally can't but just some ideas. Health Question & Answer

Wow, I so would not take additional meds. Abilify and invega are drugs given for your bipolar illness and lexapro is an antidepressant. Some times when a bipolar takes an antidepressant, it will propel them into a manic episode. You do not want to be manic because it is very destructive.

The abilify is a mood stabilizer and the invega is an antipsychotic medication. I would not take either of those without consulting the doctor.

Cant you just enjoy the company of your friends.? If you do not feel normal, then i suggest you go back to your doctor and have your meds adjusted but please dont do it yourself.

Good luck. I wish you the very best.Health Question & Answer

I would recommend taking extra pills with out knowing the full effect, Im sorry you have to deal with this episode, but sometimes (and Im not downplaying your condition) its mind over matter! Just try really hard to be happy don't allow yourself to go to the ugly place, make yourself laugh act like a kid and have fun! Health Question & Answer

I don't think you should increase your meds without a Doctor directing you too.

Maybe try listening to your favorite music, or just relaxing for a bit. Try something that you enjoy to make yourself a little more peppy and happy. Something as simple as getting out a pad of paper and listing all the things you have to be happy about.

Example:

1. The weather was beautiful today!
2. I had an awesome lunch!
3. Someone complemented me today!
4. My family is in good health.


ect....Health Question & Answer

I truly believe that this is a sign that you need to be on medication to level out your phases. obviously what you are currently on is not helping level you out. there is a happy medium in between mania and depression, and its scary that you would want to induce mania. Health Question & Answer

Try something that will get your adreline pumping or something that makes you happy like a funny youtube vid. Or theres also drugs... Just joking. ;)Health Question & Answer

I think you need help! There is more to life than just getting high. how about parashutting out a fu__ing plane. how high is that.,Health Question & Answer

a triple measure of whiskey and a good joint.Health Question & Answer



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