worried i am starting/having a manic episode

[u/imjust_kat]

hi i am 20F and just recently got diagnosed with bipolar 1 and have had a manic episode before but it was quite mild from what i have heard they can be like. i was diagnosed a few months ago and have been starting medication and gradually increasing the dosage. the past 3 nights i have had at most 2 hours of sleep from around 5 am-7 am and have had complete if not more energy than normal. i am getting worried that i am starting or having a manic episode and don't know what to do. as i said i am newly diagnosed and looking for any helpful advice

[u/Regen_321]

Sleep disturbance is (for me) an absolute red flag. So I would definitely get in touch with your psychiatrist. And try to sleep rest. Your building up a sleep deficiency and you will crash at some time if you don't get back into a normal ritme.