Bipolar hypomania and compulsion to write things down

[Daenerys]

Pretty much the title.. when I am in an hypomania state.

I seem to have a compulsion of writing things down lately, keeping up with what is planned, what I have done, what I am doing, any good ideas... as I can't keep up with myself. I guess just to keep up with my trail of thought.



Does anyone else relate? is this a bipolar trait?

[Ballerina123]

Yep I do this a lot.

[DannieGirl]

i've always thought of doing it when i am as my memory is like a gold fish when i'm manic/hypomanic....ironic thing is i then forget to write things down...

[Gamma Zebra]

Yea I do this too

[Daenerys]

Glad I can relate to people :)

[PinQ]

Yep. I make a list everyday anyway but when I'm more manic I write lists all day generally in 100's. For example my 100 favourite TV programmes/films/songs etc. You are certainly not alone. Also sometimes when I'm agitated I can't settle down or sleep until I've written down the things in my head.

[roseblue]

Another member here sticking hand up saying yes i do this. I often put it into creative writings, poetry or it comes out as forced pages of writing, it can be hard to keep up with the speed of my head.