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Although "severely elevated mood" sounds somewhat desirable and enjoyable, the experience of mania is often quite unpleasant and sometimes disturbing,

People know that depression is bad. "Mania" on the other hand is often viewed as being a bit "cool". And it is "cool" - in the same way that going on a 3-week crystal meth binge is "cool".

Yes you have lots of energy. And yes you get lots of ideas. However many of these ideas are twaddle but you struggle to tell the difference between twaddle & genius (see megalomania below) The insomnia can be a bit of problem tho. As can the poor impulse control. It can often make you a little aggressive - YES, AGGRESSIVE - YOU MUTHAF****S!!!

Arrogance is also a problem - you basically feel like you're God, all-powerful, all-controlling. Of course, you aren't - but it feels that way. DON'T INTERRUPT ME!!!

If it sounds like being on drugs then it is - except these drug are homebrewed by your nervous system. My episodes are hypomanic - I don't tend to get the full-blown delusions or psychoses. I'm just really, really annoying.