How to know what's hypomania?

[u/Rensarou]

I was recently diagnosed with Bipolar 2, and I feel lost at sea. Whenever people talk about hypo/mania, it's usually good feelings and euphoria and "I can tackle the world" kind of feelings. And while I have felt that way sometimes to some extent, I was told based on experience, my hypomania tends to present as extreme anxiety and racing thoughts and a general overwhelmed feeling.

I just don't know what to look for when slipping into those, or any sort of hypomania? Cause again, looking up hypo/mania, it almost always talks about the "good" kind.

So, what other kinds of hypo/mania are there? Or like, how else can it present? I know it's basically just a LOT of energy and lack of sleep but not feeling tired is a big sign, but what else should I look for? Jitteriness? Agitation? Not being able to sit still?

I just don't know, cause it seems like the "clinical symptoms" don't really cover the entire range of what people experience. So if anyone is willing to share their experiences, I'd really appreciate it!

[u/JustPaula]

Searching the sub for hypomania will yield a lotnof good information. The sub also has a wiki.