Hypomania.

[Steel Maiden]

I'm going hypomanic. This has happened before when I was about to relapse.

I'm seeing my psych today but she's very medication cautious.

I don't know how to get it through to her that I need another regular medication, not just olanzapine. I can't take prn clonazepam every day.

I had a meltdown this morning and made part of my hand go black. Because I constantly have HUGE amounts of energy. No matter how much I clean, exercise or move about, I still have loads of energy.

I've been sleeping 4-5 hours a night and rarely been tired.

Ive lost weight. I am constantly jittery. My OCD has become beyond severe.

Advice?

[sherlock holmes]

Print this out, or take a picture of your post on your phone, and show it to her. You've explained it really well!

[tiptoes]

When I am hypomanic I find that the more I do the more energy I have so rather than trying to burn the energy I have I try to sit somewhere quiet and slow myself down.

[Wintering]

When I am hypomanic my OCD just spirals. If it is affecting your sleep and you're ability to be comfortable and calm, medication should be questions. Right now, I am unmedicated and it is so damn difficult. I like what someone said above me, print this out and show them.

Also, try to keep track of your sleep every night. I've realized when I am hypomanic that I don't actually realize how little I am sleeping and that can lead to a deep crash.

[Steel Maiden]

Thanks all.

My psych gave me extra clonazepam. And I did what you suggested.

I am doing a bit better now except for moments where I get very hyper. I'm using meditation and clonazepam to help.

I've got a chest infection now though.

[Wintering]

I'm glad to hear they gave you extra meds to help. Have you got antibiotics for the infection?

[Steel Maiden]

Thanks. No antibiotics as the chest infection isn't awful. I am feeling surprisingly mild.