Bipolar II what does hypomania feel like?

[theskyisgood]

Hey folks,

I've been diagnosed with bipolar II but I do not have traditional hypomania symptoms. I wanted to know if anyone else relates to this.

I do not have elevated mood or the lack of need to sleep. However, I have intense goal oriented activity, agitation and extreme anxiety, I can't sleep even though I want to sleep and feel exhausted, and it's usually followed by a period of intense depression. I also have an episode like this every year around this time for the past 5 years. It usually lasts 1-2 months.

I've talked with doctors, NPs, therapists, psychiatrists, and I get the same answer: "It's not typical but the treatment is working so we won't change anything."

I'm ok with that answer, but I feel alone and confused. Does anyone else have a similar experience or know more about this condition?

Thanks in advance!

[Craigliving4Jane]

sounds about right for me. The one thing I don’t have is the clockwork you’re describing. I ve yet to recognize and try treating like you. I’ve had 2 major outside of the norm manic episodes followed by depression. First one 4 years. Built a non profit to help disadvantaged kids. Was ready to save the world. Wonderful except the downside sucked big time