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Posted 7/5/2011 6:56 PM (GMT 0)
The following actions trigger my hypomania:

  1. alchool
  2. caffeine
  3. travel in general;
  4. using perfumes;
  5. using a nice watch;
  6. having lunch or dinner in a nice restaurant;
  7. stressful events;
  8. sleeping poorly.

Initially I thought that I was just happier, but recently I considered hypomania since my happiness is different from the so called normal people.

I would like to hear what triggers others members have.

Post Edited (eleveno) : 7/6/2011 8:04:53 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 7/10/2011 2:15 AM (GMT 0)
It is great that you can see your triggers and know what to avoid to achieve the most stable mood. I seriously don't have much hypomania and I don't think there are many external triggers. I think my brain just goes into a happy, clear, energised zone on it's own accord. I reckon if I had obvious triggers I would be very tempted to use them escape the god awful depression! Congrats on having the strength to not use the triggers to escape the pain of depression.
Posted 7/10/2011 4:31 AM (GMT 0)
Surprised at #3 and #4! Mine are similar.
Posted 7/10/2011 6:44 PM (GMT 0)
I forgot to write chocolate. It triggers my hypomania also. Today I drank one coffee and ate a dark chocolate bar and I feel elevated. Today I already had 2 yoga classes at home (1 morning and 1 afternoon).
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