I can't tell the difference between being "in-state" and mania

2013-02-21T04:30:24+00:00

It's got to be like a controlled mania. You have to be fully in that state, but still able to pull out whenever you want.

Brannus · 2013-02-21T04:58:30+00:00

Mania:

The elevated mood of a Manic Episode may be described as euphoric, unusually good, cheerful, or high. Although the person’s mood may initially have an infectious quality for the uninvolved observer, it is recognized as excessive by those who know the person well.
Inflated self-esteem is typically present, ranging from uncritical self-confidence to marked grandiosity, and may reach delusional proportions
Manic speech is typically pressured, loud, rapid, and difficult to interrupt. Individuals may talk nonstop, sometimes for hours on end, and without regard for others’ wishes to communicate.
Distractibility is evidenced by an inability to screen out irrelevant external stimuli

PUA State: a fun and playful state before going out. Beyond just being happy, being in state also involves being in the moment.

Yeah you can see how we all want to be those things in a manic episode. However, you need to also not be annoying, talk over people, and know what energy level the group is as a whole.

I think the biggest differences between the two are being present minded of yourself and people around you, and keeping it in moderation. Being able to adjust and pick up on the finer details around you. Normally in a manic episode, you can't be with your surroundings in a meaningful way. You're too busy going 500 mph and still wanting to go faster.

Hope this helps.

DeeMore · 2013-02-21T05:23:28+00:00

Subjective. To me, mania is more I have energy and feel on top of the world. You done drugs? Mania is molly. I can do anything. I will do anything.

State is more chilled out. Its like ice. I can feel it coursing through my veins. Everything I do is for a reason and that reason is a good one. State is like coke. Yes you feel good, but whats almost more important is that you don't have any inklings of feeling bad. Every decision is the right one. Fuck second guessing. I am a man.

Not advising you to do drugs. I'm in college. Its fun. I'll grow out of it and have kids and never do this shit again.

State is the shit.

caesarfecit · 2013-02-21T06:47:07+00:00

I think of it like this....

You have three neurotransmitters that act like three dimensions for your emotions: dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine. The balance of these three chemical vectors is the difference between anger and fear, positive vs negative emotions, being in the zone, and despair. Those chemicals are the steering column/control surfaces of the fighter jet that is your brain.

But GABA and glutamate act like your emotional throttle. Most pure stimulants and depressants affect the balance of these two. Think of it like alcohol vs amphetamines. The problem is: large chemical shifts affecting your emotions reduces your control over them, this is why people can behave erratically under the influence of both. Just as flying too fast or too slow gives you less control.

Cocaine has an effect on both glutamate, and the other three neurotransmitters which is why it can make you both manic and euphoric.

So with this in mind, I argue that the difference between mania and in-state/flow/being in the zone is whether your rate of climb is being driven by the throttle, or piloting with good attitude :p

One doesn't isnt as dependent on throttle and gives you more control, and the other makes you stall.

2013-02-21T12:50:37+00:00

I have Type II Bipolar, so I can relate. In the moment it usually doesn't matter. Just ride the wave. Just be careful. If you are supposed to be winding down and can't, or if you think you're gonna crash, do whatever you have learned to do over the course of your life to deal. Sometimes it's best to just bail if you're about to spiral down. In my experience, people love the energy of mania. It's hard to match if you aren't bipolar. They feed off it. Like I said, just be careful.

It's like I always say... There is an upside to bipolar.

HoldDatCrew · 2013-02-21T22:40:16+00:00

My friend, I too have Bi-Polar and can tell you with more experience while in state, you can definitely tell a difference after a while. Keep your head up, and remember your illness doesn't have to ever define you.

Title	I can't tell the difference between being "in-state" and mania
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