identitifying a neurological symptom

[Zeraph]

Hey guys, for those that don't know me I have a hodgepodge of neuro problems. Been to docs and they didn't do much. Anywho, just thought I'd put my symptom out there and see if anyone recognizes it.

Basically I get these rare episodes of euphoria (maybe once a month or so). I'm really happy, everything seems fun and interesting (wish I could always be like this), and I have no anxiety. But otherwise it's not like mania in that I don't do things I normally wouldn't. Not sure what might trigger it. It's very similar to how a hyper kid acts. It usually only lasts 1-2 hours if that.

On a funny note, I typed hyper euphoria into google and came up with some dirty cosplay websites

[jewels]

Have you kept a food diary? One or two hours of euphoric behavior sounds like either a sugar high or something you need to experience more often.

Then again, you could have ADHD, a normal mood swing. If you're that worried, try a therapist or psychiatrist.

If you'd like to self-diagnose here's a start.

Euphoria - WrongDiagnosis.com

[Zeraph]

Not that worried, as I said I've been to lots of docs recently for other stuff. I've had a CT and MRI of my head. It's not a sugar or caffeine high. Do you know what euphoria means? :P It's like being on X or cocaine.

huh? Is there euphoria in ADHD?

I have to rant here. Doctors are humans, they are not all knowing. I've had better results speaking with my family and doing my own research than I've had with several years of neuro, ENT, and general docs. The only thing I wouldn't do is self-treat. But doing research to have foreknowledge before seeing a doctor so I don't waste so much time? Hell yes. I could have saved a ton of time and money if I had more confidence in my ability to know what's going on in my own freaking body!

[jewels]

I hope what I said wasn't the cause of your rant. While I understand about learning from others' experiences, there are some things that are tough to diagnose on our own. This would seem to be one of those things. It's like taking medication that's been prescribed for someone else. Although symptoms may seem to be the same, often there are underlying issues that make it completely different.

ADHD and euphoria? I have a good friend who's got ADHD and has euphoric episodes, but isn't manic-depressive. I'm not a doctor so I don't know if it's part of the ADHD, but you never know until you ask an expert...

[dlish]

after the highs' do you get extreme lows? or do you just go back to your normal you?

[Zeraph]

I go back to the normal me.

[Xerxys]

Bi-polar freak, get away from me.........

I dont mean that, you are normal, absolutely nothing wrong with you, thats cause I have the exact same thing, except mine lasts way longer than yours, except of course if you count the ADD but thats just one little thing thats a non-issue..

When I got my promotion, I was like, "ohh, thats nice" when I woke up the next morning and went to work like normal, and realised I now do less of the shit that everyone does and get paid more and get to order people around, I had like a boner for 3 days!!!

[dlish]

nothing wrong with you. i was thinking bi-polar,but i doubt it.

dont search google cos you'd just rack your brain with silly symptoms and diseases that has nothing to do with you.

if you're still worries talk to a dr.

i wish i was in your shoes.

[Cernunnos]

Do you lose your sense of judgement while under the brief euphoria, or can you still function without allowing your emotions to override your rationality? If you can handle it without trouble, I doubt that it's anything to be worried about, but definitely interesting enough to identify the root cause.

[MSD]

Are periods of euphoria connected to any sort of event? When you're non-euphoric, you said you're not depressed, but do you ever have controllable impulses to do something dangerous (like standing on a balcony and thinking of how cool it would be to jump off, and tuck and roll when you hit the ground, and walk away safely; stuff like that) to get the feeling back?

[Zeraph]

Don't lose my judgement but I don't have anxieties either so I might do something different (more in a good way, like ask a woman out).

No I don't have those impulses MSD. As far as I can tell, they aren't connected to any sort of events. Half the occurances are just from waking up.

[MSD]

Originally Posted by Zeraph

Don't lose my judgement but I don't have anxieties either so I might do something different (more in a good way, like ask a woman out).

No I don't have those impulses MSD. As far as I can tell, they aren't connected to any sort of events. Half the occurances are just from waking up.

I can't say much as far as what it is, but "yes" to my questions would point toward a dopamine deficiency, which is linked to thrillseeking behavior like what I described.

[Zeraph]

I'm definitely not a thrill seeker, but I do enjoy pain sometimes.

[Supple Cow]

Zeraph, I apologize in advance for having nothing of value to add to this thread, but posting anyway.

Originally Posted by Xerxys

When I got my promotion, I was like, "ohh, thats nice" when I woke up the next morning and went to work like normal, and realised I now do less of the shit that everyone does and get paid more and get to order people around, I had like a boner for 3 days!!!

[MSD]

Originally Posted by Zeraph

I'm definitely not a thrill seeker, but I do enjoy pain sometimes.

(now that I'm posting from a computer and not my iPod)

I'll be damned if I remember what neurotransmitter deficiency that might represent (especially since so many healthy, normal people feel the same way.)

If you feel that your mental state isn't what it should be, don't be afraid to see a psychiatrist. They won't judge you, they won't tell anyone who will judge you about your visit, and the worst thing that can happen is that they tell you that you're experiencing normal mood swings to a greater degree than most people and you end up feeling the same way you do now.