These are not the only meds I take but they are the only two psych meds I need daily. I’m also prescribed Klonopin but as needed.

It has been brought to my attention that I might be hypomanic. Since I got on Bupropion XL I have been very happy, as we’ve reached 450 mg I think I am hypomanic. I am filled with energy, I love to chat, I’ve become very physically active and kind of obsessed with fitness. I’m keeping up with school for the first time in years and I’ve had a very fun sex life lately. I look in the mirror and I see a beautiful person.

The downsides are I am restless, I don’t get as much sleep as I should and also Bupropion certainly suppresses my appetite (which is a problem because I’m in a “bulking” phase and I need to eat a lot) and I actually recommended it to my dad who has been struggling to lose weight. The worst side effect is that I have been feeling egotistical, like I feel like I’m the shit for no reason.

These downsides are nothing compared to the upsides: I’m happy, vibrant, energetic, social, motivated, have a high libido and have really accomplished some major fitness goals that im very proud of myself for.

Nothing is out of control. If you ask anyone close to me they’ll say I’m in the best place of my life and unlike untreated bipolar there are no serious depressive episodes and the hypomania is really just presenting as confidence, motivation, flirty, and working hard. I’m also taking really good care of my body and enjoying my sex life more than ever! I’ve only been with one partner for the last 2 months so it’s not a risky situation.

Is this a problem? I feel like it shouldn’t be unless I feel out of control. This medication has cleared away the stormclouds and is letting in the light.

Sorry if I’m being repetitive

Side note: I also went off adderall/stimulants after over 20 years (since I was 6) and without Wellbutrin my dopamine is fucked.