I was hypomanic yesterday, but didn't realize it until later in the day. Maybe I didn't pick up on it earlier because I was tired in the morning, my symptoms were milder, or I was looking for symptoms of dysphoria...

I started having rapid thoughts and spent about 4hrs cleaning my fridge (a departure from dysphoric mania, and a return to more goal-directed behavior again). I decided it was too late in the day to medicate, but I probably should have.

I took the Gabapentin early last night to avoid the tired side effect, but stayed up too late (the 600mg of Seroquel didn't sedate me). And I woke up 3hrs later than usual- symptomatic. I treated my anxiety, per usual, but I haven't decided if I'm going to take any more Seroquel yet. So far, my symptoms are on the milder side and I don't want to be sedated.

I have a feeling I will end up having to medicate though. The typical witching hours are approaching.

I'll have to work on the timing and dosing of the Gabapentin. A wise friend is helping with that. It's obviously been helping in some way to reduce the severity and quality of my symptoms, but I don't like waking up that tired in the morning and it makes it hard to catch symptoms early.

I'm disappointed, but It's still a good day. At least the hypomania is milder and more pleasant. I can still play around with the meds to see what will work for me. I know some of my friends here have had some success doing the same thing.

Kay