The hypomania of my bipolar 2 makes me so pleasant

The hypomania makes me so pleasant to be around. People love talking to me and spending time with me and confiding in me and often say they feel relaxed after sharing their burdens with me.

I enjoy those moments of connection too.

But I often think, I guess it is not me? It is my bipolar 2 making me so.

I always have the pleasure to give and help and listen, but it is hard to do it when depressed.

Hypomania gives me the liberty and creativity to make the conversations flow...

Perhaps...perhaps it is not me. And even though I am accepting of my disorder, I hate when it robs me of my sense of self.

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PinkMoon · 26-30, F

Fellow bipolar 2 here,it's you. It's all you.

Friendlyperson · 26-30, F

@PinkMoon Im literally like that after reading your simple reply: 🥹

PinkMoon · 26-30, F

@Friendlyperson Yes you are. You're an amazing person. Everything you described isn’t in th DSM as symptoms of hypomania. Hypomania makes us high,not nice.

Friendlyperson · 26-30, F

@PinkMoon
Oh...
I read that hypomania can be gone unnoticed and the BP2 could be diagnosed from the depressive episodes because the symptoms are not so amplified.
Like: I do have insomnia, I talk a lot, Im too productive, too energetic, too sociable, my thoughts are too clear and analytical...etc. I ve become a sunshine gradually right after my depression wore off. (Im not taking meds). (But Im not making any risky behavior or anything scary).

So I'm doubting that this is me... I've had these episodes 4 times during the past 05 years (each lasted a few months and was followed by a few months of depression).

tactical360 · 56-60, M

Why try to understand it if it makes you happy? Plus, you're not hurting anyone. True, there might be a negative side to your hyper mania, but that's to be expected. You can't have good without some bad. As long as no one is getting hurt, just accept the belief "it is what it is." Have an awesome day. 🌹🌹

Friendlyperson · 26-30, F

@tactical360 it is hypomania not hyper haha. And there is no negative side except for me questionning my sense of self. 🥹 It hurts to think that it might not be me.

Thank you for the support. I really appreciate it. 🥹💗

tactical360 · 56-60, M

@Friendlyperson just so you know, my post came from my heart.

Friendlyperson · 26-30, F

@tactical360 I am aware. Thank you so much 🥹💗

Arantxa · 18-21, F

Beats the manic/ dépressif cycle

Friendlyperson · 26-30, F

@Arantxa Excuse me?

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