I was diagnosed a year ago, with little knowledge of what bipolar really was. It took me a long time to come to terms with the fact that I was bipolar bc it felt like I was looked down on. I’ve come to realize I don’t care what others think as long as I accept this is who I am. And bipolar doesn’t define me and it isn’t a sign of weakness. 

Now, im just trying to understand and pick out what I feel it does to me during these episodes. So I can recognize when I am manic and not just having a really good day or a really bad day or week or whatever. Sometimes I can spot a manic episode coming because I’ve got all these great ideas and energy and “I’m so awesome” type feelings. Or it takes me a few days to catch the lows because I just think “oh this is just a stressful time and I’m tired”. Then days later I’ve let the house go, bills aren’t paid, haven’t brushed my teeth or showered… so I can look at a list of symptoms and be like oh that one, or that one…. But what are some things that you do or feel that aren’t necessarily typical symptoms caused by your bipolar?