Manic

Manic is a term that is often used to describe a mental health condition known as manic episode or mania, which is a distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood and increased activity or energy. It is most commonly associated with bipolar disorder, a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

Symptoms

The symptoms of a manic episode can vary widely, but they often include:

• Increased energy, activity, and restlessness
• Excessively high, overly good, euphoric mood
• Extreme irritability
• Racing thoughts and talking very fast, jumping from one idea to another
• Distractibility, can't concentrate well
• Little sleep needed
• Unrealistic beliefs in one's abilities and powers
• Poor judgment
• Spending sprees
• Increased sexual drive
• Abuse of drugs, particularly cocaine, alcohol, and sleeping medications
• Provocative, intrusive, or aggressive behavior
• Denial that anything is wrong

Causes

The exact cause of manic episodes is not known, but a variety of genetic, chemical, and environmental factors are believed to be involved. It is thought that imbalances in certain brain chemicals, including neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, may play a role.

Treatment

Treatment for manic episodes typically involves the use of medications such as mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and sometimes benzodiazepines. In addition to medication, psychotherapy (also called “talk therapy”) can be an effective treatment.

See also

• Bipolar disorder
• Hypomania
• Mood disorder
• Psychiatry

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