A controlled mania? Is it possible?
Hear me out. . Lol
Edit: I just want to clarify, I don't mean an untreated, full-blown mania. I mean, have you ever been doing all the right things with your treatment, medication, therapy, etc, and experienced lighter symptoms of mania? Like, were you productive, a little happier than usual, and in control?
30F; BD1; diagnosed 2018; mania free since 2019; 200 mg Lamictal/Lamotrigine, 60 mg Latuda.
I am wholeheartedly dedicated to my mental health. I never miss my medication. I'm proactive and honest with my psychiatrist. I see a therapist every two weeks or every week if I'm struggling. I've completely quit drinking and smoking. I'm beginning to focus on my physical health as well because I know that plays a huge role in it all.
I'm just curious if anyone has had a controlled and productive mania or hypomania? Like, have you been on your medication and experienced manic-like symptoms, but you didn't do anything risky? You just finally got all those tasks done that your depressed self has been putting off.