Is this mania?
Posted by ivy | Under Ivy Unleashed Saturday Jan 19, 2008I dont know!!!!!!!!! I’m stressed to the max and if stress is a trigger I guess this could be the beginning stages of mania. Or is this what mania on meds can be like? I can’t sleep. I’m tired but cant sleep. My mind is going 90 to nothing again. I can’t stop thinking about stuff..
Did I tell you guys that my girls joined the girl scouts? Did I mention that i’m a troop leader? That i’m also heading the cookie sells for my troop as well? and did I mention that my co leader has basically quit on me? Well i’m dreaming about the girl scouts now. Far out there dreams..
I know this isnt full blown mania. No where close. Not even half way there.. so maybe this is the beginning? I’m irritable.. Big time irritable.. I can’t concentrate on anything. I’ve switched off making this post 4 times now to look at something else.. its taking me almost 45 minutes to complete this little bitty post.. imagine that!
Congratulations on being a troop leader. I think you will enjoy it, Ivy. And it’s typical for the coleader to (1) quit, (2) never be available to help with things, or (3) oppose every idea you have. So considering the options…. Just kidding. I did Campfire Girls - leader for m y two daughters’ troops and I had a great coleader for one and none for the other. I was lucky. I either had support or I didn’t have to argue with anyone. (That was after the first co-leader who quit after she could never help with anything and opposed any ideas I had.) It was a great experience for me and my daughters. It should be something you will enjoy together and remember fondly later on.
Sounds like it could be beginning mania…but with all you have to worry about I am not surprised that your mind won’t shut off. Have you thought of asking the pdoc for something to help you focus and concentrate? I have ADHD along with the bipolar and take Concerta for it. I take Abilify to keep the mania intact. These things work for me. Just some info for you to think about. Take care and enjoy those girls. Michele
wow, you have a full platter. hang in there!