mood swings

[webtek]

sometimes i have an extreme sense of excitement. i feel like i'm a kid at christmas time. does this mean i'm manic? i don't have the low points anymore. it's just flat then the extreme "joy" and back to flat.

thanks.

[Roger Gould, M.D.]

Some would consider this a form of mania, but it depends more on the extent, what you do when you are extremely happy, how you function when you are flat, etc.  I wouldn't jump to a diagnostic conclusion, but if it is troublesome, you should have a thorough evaluation.

[melinda]

i think if is bipolar

[webtek]

Susan,
I've often thought of it that way. Thanks. Sometimes the feeling is more precious than life itself. I was just wondering what the medical term was for my symptom.

Melinda,
I kinda figured that but is "bipolar" the clinical term for my  symptom?

[Susan]

That sounds wonderful. Flat and level most of the time, me too.
Then joyous (many never feel this feeling). Be happy about it!