I have usually experienced manic episodes as me doing too much. At one time I could be working and going to school full time, volunteering, working out every other day for about 2hrs, attending the programs/groups I am a part of, going to talks/professional development events that I am interested in, trying to learn a new skill and basically doing anything that I can get my hands on. Nothing particularly reckless, harmful or mean.

However now I have an unexpected element thrown into the mix... I cannot stop thinking about sex. I have had sex with my bf every other day this week and when I don’t I masterbate. I have been having sex dreams all the time. This has all been in the past month. I have never experienced this and it is overwhelming. I was interested in knowing how you all experience mania? If so, how do you not give in to your urges?