There is an immediate feedback to one s actions. We know moment to moment how well we are doing. There is a balance between one s challenges and skills. Distractions are blocked-out from the consciousness mind. There is susually no worry of failure.
Activities can often become ends unto themselves.
But, if you are manic-depressive it is empowering to know that there is a better than average chance that you can tap into this. It can be very empowering to know that the energy from manic episodes can be directed into something positive. But it starts with a conscious effort to realize that state of mind. Many of the above traits are always present during manic episodes, but it is up to us to balance them. We often allow ourselves to totally let go, or overly repress ourselves.