long time hypomania turns into mania after a while.
this is what I have been doing.
Over the last year I lost 30 pounds, but the last 10 have been from obcessive dieting, exercising and then my new face stuff, palo diet restrictions, all control issues.
I called my pdoc and let her know that I had lost more weight...she was not happy about that. Called upon my tdoc who I had not seen in months.
I see her on wednesday. I have 2 weeks off of work to get more heathy in the head and my shoulder of course....am trying to take all of my meds the right way with food to get the best results from them.
I am still controling what I eat.
no caffeine, no alcohol, paleo except now I am drinking dairy.
I should be eating lots of calories because I am trying to heal myself...but I just can't seem to do that.
I know that is not good. I am making an effort to get enough calcium, 1200mg a day plus 3 glasses of milk, 2000mg of vit d.
my business is really suffering from this, I hope that I don't lose too many clients, I don't see how I can keep up with them....
I am worried about poor harriet...
sigh
bizi

Bizi

You and Harriet will heal together. I think maybe your shoulder is trying
to tell you its time you took some time for you.

Sometimes things happen for reasons. So I'm guessing that is what happened.

I will send you good thoughts.

DOnna

You gotta eat more, eating equals life, I know you know that Bizi, but now more then ever you need to be getting more calories so you can heal up faster. Think of it as fuel to speed up your recovery. I am sure your clients will understand. Hang in there Bizi, it's gonna be okay.

Dear Bizi

i don't know about the mania ... it's weird/sudden... your posts have sounded normal to me i guess...

it did sound like you were getting obsessive/controlling about the body and dieting stuff... maybe something to bring up in therapy as well?

did not realize you'd lost so much net....thought you'd gained it back... sort of yoyoing

i just hope you feel better.

i know you don't like talking to your tdoc but if you believe you are manic i must encourage you to do so.

Finally, remember the DSM, fwiw, says if hypomania continues 1 week or more it is defined as mania, btw, it doesn't have to be severe mania or psychotic or anything. i do not want you to get severely manic or psychotic -you don't sound it, for now, but... the internet makes for a good screen. (i certainly do not post all my stuff here. t'would not do!)

sending caring hugs for you.

go eat yourself a hamburger or something. maybe bacon and cheese.

jk sort of. i mean, if it would appeal, try it. if not, pick something that appeals and go scarf it down.

~ waves ~

Dear Bizi,

The most important thing is to keep the bone protected. Keep yourself in the sling and with very limited activities as the mdoc advised.

If you are a little under or over your ideal weight, it is less important now than that shoulder. I think you are probably at a good weight for your height and age. Here is a BMI calculator:
http://www.halls.md/body-mass-index/bmi.htm

While you are home helping your shoulder recover, eat what works for you: almonds, fresh and frozen fruits, maybe some sardines, salmon, turkey . . . .

That's good that you are taking your meds with meals. Maybe you will start to feel better soon.

M.

Hey my sweet and dear friend,

I dont have many info and Im not as wise as our friends here, but wanted to say I completely understand what you mean... I have been maniac/extremely obssessive with things since I was like 10 ?? Sometimes important things, things that make sense like, taking care of what I eat.... some other times, of stupid things like, counting hair, by hair how many hairs I had lost that morning... This state make us feel sad, worried and tired right ? or at least that happens to me as I cant get "that" thing out of head and I wouldnt sleep thinking about that until making me sick...

Oh no, Im rambling again, what I wanted to say is, please dont make you sick, call doc... mania is not good... we start feeling good because we start for exaple, loosing weight, but, in extreme, we all know it is dangerous and incorrect...

Try to realise when you are starting to feel obssessive towards something so you can stop... on time...

and what else.... ? oh yes, hugs !!!

thank you!
my weight barely fits in the desired weight limit....
I just finished making a list of things that I need to do, new meds/vitamins, pill box now, ROM exercises...it is a check list because I was forgeting stuff.
now I have a list and pill box to help keep me organized.

Dear Bizi,
Love your body. It is strong and healthy. Feed it. Nurture it. Take care of it.

Ask your tdoc for help about obssessing. She can help you,

I'm sending lots of good vibes.
M.

thanks mari.
I am sorry thta I can't contribute much on the forums...MY carpel tunnel is acting up since I can not use the mouse in my left hand due to the sling.
I see my tdoc in a couple of hours.
bizi

Don't worry about it Bizi, just hang in there, you're healing and that's what counts. I think we all know you need to watch how much you type, so no one minds at all that you need time away from the forums...We all miss you very much. Hang in there!