This should probably be posted in the bipolar sub, but I’m not diagnosed as bipolar. BPD is my primary diagnosis along with most of the common comorbids. I’d rather start in my own “pool” before invading space not meant for me. 

So on to my issue. I believe I am having a hypomanic episode. I have so much energy and I feel so happy and motivated. I’m keeping up with school work for once, and completely throwing myself into my art projects; I can’t stop cleaning and organizing; I’m being much more social. 

That all sounds great (it is!!), but it’s not all good. I’ve been walking A LOT. As in, 4-8 miles a day. I walk to and from school because I don’t drive, which accounts for a lot of that. But I also walked 4.7 miles the other day in the snow to go visit a family member, and yesterday I walked 3 miles in the crazy rain and wind to my friends place. I was soaked by the time I got there, and now I am sick. I’m smoking way too much cannabis, especially because I found one that doesn’t cause me a lot of anxiety (I also mix it with CBD to help). My family is commenting on my energy and constant cleaning. I’m eating everything, mostly sweets and carbs, but I’m losing a lot of weight from how much I’m walking (which isn’t bad because I’m obese). I’m snippy and easily annoyed. Any small inconvenience makes me want to punch a wall. 

I think this might be caused from a recent temporary medication change. I’ve been too short of breath lately, so I was put on a short term steroid and a PRN low dose of Ativan. I’ve experienced episodes like this before, most often around medication changes/adjustments. 

So... what do?? Is this the BPD? Is it something else? Has anyone been here? Any advice will be greatly appreciated!