Anonymous
11/13/2025, 4:37:06 AM
No.64514926
>>64514911
A manic episode is a period of abnormally elevated mood and high energy, often a symptom of bipolar disorder, characterized by symptoms like euphoria, decreased need for sleep, rapid speech, and racing thoughts. These episodes can lead to reckless behavior and a grandiose sense of self-worth, and the mood changes and behaviors can be so extreme that they significantly interfere with daily life and may require hospitalization.
Common symptoms:
Euphoria and high energy: Feeling extremely happy, excited, angry or irritable with a heightened sense of energy.
Decreased need for sleep: Feeling well-rested after very little or no sleep.
Rapid verbalisation: Talking/writing faster than usual, or being difficult to interrupt.
Racing thoughts: A "flight of ideas" where thoughts change rapidly from one topic to another, making it hard to concentrate.
Inflated self-esteem: A grandiose sense of self-worth or feeling invincible.
Distractibility: Being easily distracted by unimportant things.
Increased activity: Being more active or agitated than usual, or having an increase in goal-directed activities.
Risky behavior: Engaging in impulsive activities such as overspending, reckless driving, and other instantly gratifying activities
Psychosis: In severe cases, experiencing delusions or hallucinations.
What to do:
Seek medical help: If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of a manic episode, it is important to seek professional medical help.
Recognize triggers: Try to understand what triggers a manic episode to help limit its impact.
Develop a plan: Work with your doctor and loved ones to create an action plan for when an episode occurs.
Take medication: If prescribed, take all medications as directed by a healthcare professional to help manage the condition long-term.
A manic episode is a period of abnormally elevated mood and high energy, often a symptom of bipolar disorder, characterized by symptoms like euphoria, decreased need for sleep, rapid speech, and racing thoughts. These episodes can lead to reckless behavior and a grandiose sense of self-worth, and the mood changes and behaviors can be so extreme that they significantly interfere with daily life and may require hospitalization.
Common symptoms:
Euphoria and high energy: Feeling extremely happy, excited, angry or irritable with a heightened sense of energy.
Decreased need for sleep: Feeling well-rested after very little or no sleep.
Rapid verbalisation: Talking/writing faster than usual, or being difficult to interrupt.
Racing thoughts: A "flight of ideas" where thoughts change rapidly from one topic to another, making it hard to concentrate.
Inflated self-esteem: A grandiose sense of self-worth or feeling invincible.
Distractibility: Being easily distracted by unimportant things.
Increased activity: Being more active or agitated than usual, or having an increase in goal-directed activities.
Risky behavior: Engaging in impulsive activities such as overspending, reckless driving, and other instantly gratifying activities
Psychosis: In severe cases, experiencing delusions or hallucinations.
What to do:
Seek medical help: If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of a manic episode, it is important to seek professional medical help.
Recognize triggers: Try to understand what triggers a manic episode to help limit its impact.
Develop a plan: Work with your doctor and loved ones to create an action plan for when an episode occurs.
Take medication: If prescribed, take all medications as directed by a healthcare professional to help manage the condition long-term.