u/New_Garlic_5098

Hi! Does anyone here have experience in either themselves or loved ones intentionally creating "mini" manic episodes for a few days (through substances or intentional lack of sleep) with the intention of feeling good fostering creativity? This does not include going off meds. Is this always a bad idea? My instinct and experience says yes but I would love to hear experiences from other people. FYI this is not my situation but one I have heard of.