Racing Thoughts, Agitation, Hyperactivity & Blissful Happiness

[shmoo84]

Hi :) The symptoms in the title to this question are what I'm experiencing right now. I've had problems with anxiety, panic and depression since in my early teens and also moderate mood swings. I've looked these symptoms up in conjunction with each other and most sites lead me to mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and cyclothymia.

I was wondering if these symptoms are also a part of GAD. The swings in mood are NOT extreme and though right now extremely pleasant I have had moderate lows which have involved thoughts of death and suicide (these thoughts were prominent about two months ago).

I feel as though I'm losing my mind but in the most pleasurable way possible. On one hand I know it's not my norm to be so high but on the other it's so much fun heheh.

Anyway, my question is are these symptoms more related to mood disorders than anxiety or is it the other way around? And could it mean I might have bipolar disorder?

Hope I made the question clear. Thanks for your time :)

[shmoo84]

Thank you so much for your kind words :) I've started one of those mood trackers. Filled it in for yesterday and will do the same today. I've also looked up Bipolar II and a lot of what I've been feeling is similar to it, maybe more to cyclothymic disorder. I'll keep track of my moods. Right now I'm feeling a little tired after last night's restlessness and definately less hyper. Kinda a shame though :D

Thanks again <3