Im BP2 and I don’t really get true manic episodes, at least not often. But lately I’ve been having a lot of trouble sleeping, which is really odd for me, and then last night I spent $500 on sex toys. I’ve also been on a productivity kick, which is a common symptom of hypomania for me.

I don’t /feel/ manic though. You guys know what I mean I’m sure. Like top of the world, full of energy, ready to hulk out any second, egomanic kinda stuff. But I’m worried that this lack of sleep is going to push me into an episode, or I’m already in one and I can’t tell.

So how do you guys spot an incoming manic episode? Can you tell when you’re in one? What are your management strategies?