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mikey · 29-12-2010, 02:10 PM

Oh gosh. Many, many reasons. Hypomania isn't too dangerous for self and/or others, but the problem with even that is that it tends to be followed by a 'crash'. I have done so many shameful and embarrassing things when manic. It's making me squirm just writing this. Mania can turn psychotic and become extremely dangerous and/or unpleasant. And, for me anyway, the higher the high, the worse the depression afterwards.

Also, not eating and sleeping for a prolonged period of time can lead to profound exhaustion and illness. In the past, before effective treatment was available, some people did in fact die from exhaustion.

29-12-2010, 02:10 PM	#3
mikey I'm a girl Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK I am currently:	Oh gosh. Many, many reasons. Hypomania isn't too dangerous for self and/or others, but the problem with even that is that it tends to be followed by a 'crash'. I have done so many shameful and embarrassing things when manic. It's making me squirm just writing this. Mania can turn psychotic and become extremely dangerous and/or unpleasant. And, for me anyway, the higher the high, the worse the depression afterwards. Also, not eating and sleeping for a prolonged period of time can lead to profound exhaustion and illness. In the past, before effective treatment was available, some people did in fact die from exhaustion. Last edited by mikey : 29-12-2010 at 02:28 PM. Reason: added a bit
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