Is that anxiety or is that mania?

Question

Anxiety can cause manic symptoms, don't you think? I know mine seems to.

Let's see, when I'm anxious:

My body seems to have a lot of energy, fight or flight response indeed, which allows for me to sleep less.

Anxious people do have racing thoughts and a flight of ideas and often talk very fast without making much sense.

Anxious people need a release sometimes it's a reckless desperate release, sex, drugs, spending or sometimes it comes out like many of those mental states come out, creatively.

Those releases can make you feel nearly euphoric. Finally! Not so anxious! Ever take ativan during a panic attack?

Anxiety can also related to grandous thinking. I've been so anxious I thought the world would end and it would be my fault.

Since our bodies cannot last in that state for too long, after a week or two I get depressed, I can't take the anxiety any more. Wish I were dead and get tired. Maybe the anxiety was anxiety over getting depressed again.

Answer 1

In my educated but not degreed opinion, you are bipolar. See a psychiatrist now. There are meds that will bring down the highs and bring up the lows and help you with the anxiety and panic.

Answer 2

Try not to be scared, what you are describing sounds like depersonalization or possibly schizophenia with paranoid features. You most likey need an antipsychotic medication, I dont think that antidepressants are the only med you should be taking. Antipsychotics have come a long way and are very effective with little side effects. These types of meds can really help you with the fear and paranoia and also help you clarify what thoughts are real and which are not real. Antidepressants alone wont help what you are describing. Seroquel has helped me very much, But you need to see a qualified person , a psychiatrist. You shouldnt have to feel this way and you can be treated, so get some help!

Answer 3

I have suffered from anxiety, and my own anxiety is nothing like you have described. I also have a BA is Psychology, and what you have described sounds like mania, not anxiety. Anxiety manifests as uncontrollable worry that keeps one from sleeping even when exhausted. Mania manifests in racing thoughts, pressured speech and recklessness.

I urge you to speak to a professional about a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.

Answer 4

You should go check if you have a bipolar disorder. Here is an article to read on this condition for the symptoms of bipolar
http://www.healthandwellnesscentral.com/Article/Bipolar-Disease---Symptoms-And-Treatments/7884

Anxiety is a heightened sense of fear. Whereas depression is a dulling of interest and lack of energy. You can read about the difference here
http://www.healthandwellnesscentral.com/Article/Anxiety-With-Depression-Can-Be-Serious/13865

Answer 5

If you're not receiving professional help at this time I highly recommend it. You seem to be rambling on like a train without a track...and if you wish you were dead - you should probably see someone asap or check yourself into the hospital psych. unit. Good luck...

Answer 6

That, my dear, sounds more like mania than anxiety. Mania isn't always euphoric. It can also be agitated or irritable, which would make it feel more like anxiety.

Answer 7

Bi-polar. There are good meds to treat the mood swings. Contact your local mental health.

Answer 8

sounds like mania - sounds like me.