Manic

[Ellyx]

Im not sure what to do. I have schizoaffective disorder but i have been stable for about 3-4 months now. However i can feel a manic episode coming on i feel like i am invincible and can walk in to the road and cars will never hit me. There are several other things i am also experiancing but thats not important. I've had this before and it got really out of hand. Anyone got any tips that will help me get a grip of it?

[Shenanigans]

I'm sorry I don't have much advice, but I would suggest that you speak to your doctor. They will be able to help you manage these symptoms.
I hope you stay safe
x

[Nine]

Going through the exact same thing right now. So you have my full sympathy. I feel the exact same way about cars it's weird that you have the same thought. I also feel like I can say or do anything no matter how hurtful and inappropriate because I am immune to problems or something. Idk

Obviously you should contact your doctor, especially if your manic episodes have been severe in the past. He/She can recommend a prn or a longer term med, or give you permission to take a higher dose of something you already have.

Do you have any prn's for mania? I have a few that I only take if I absolutely have to because of weight gain and tiredness, but it's good to know they are there if things get completely out of hand. Also anxiety meds like xanex, ativan, and clonopin can help with some aspects of mania too, so if you have those as prn's you could take them.

Also if you know your triggers you can try and stay away. I've read that a lot of people are triggered by crowds such as malls, or subways (oh god I'm american ... tubes?) and trains. Staying up late, caffeine, and other stuff. I've seen lists in bipolar help books, but you could probably find a list of manic triggers online and see if any of them apply to you.

Quick personal tip: When my moods are escalating I go to my room with all the blinds down, and don't allow myself any social interaction for a little bit. The lack of stimuli calms me down. I've never heard anyone else mention it though

[roiben]

^ I can only echo what the above have said. Do let your care team know and make a note of any trigger factors that may have occurred.

It is good that your recognise the signs, the next step now is to work on reduction so that you can prevent the higher ends of the symptoms and ensure to stay safe. Is there anyone with you, family or friend that you also let know, so that they can help provide an alternative perspective on plans and judgement and can help keep you safe.

Roiben x