Diseases
mania
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Overview
Mania is a condition in which you have a period of abnormally elevated, extreme changes in your mood or emotions, energy level or activity level. This highly energized level of physical and mental activity and behavior must be a change from your usual self and be noticeable by others.
Symptoms
- having an abnormally high level of activity or energy.
- feeling extremely happy or excited — even euphoric.
- not sleeping or only getting a few hours of sleep but still feeling rested.
- having an inflated self-esteem, thinking you’re invincible.
- being more talkative than usual.
Causes
- family history.
- a chemical imbalance in the brain.
Risk factors
- a high level of stress and an inability to manage it.
- a lack of sleep or changes in sleep pattern.
Diagnosis
- medical history.
- diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is mania?
Mania is a condition in which you have a period of abnormally elevated, extreme changes in your mood or emotions, energy level or activity level. This highly energized level of physical and mental activity and behavior must be a change from your usual self and be noticeable by others.
What are the symptoms of mania?
having an abnormally high level of activity or energy., feeling extremely happy or excited — even euphoric., not sleeping or only getting a few hours of sleep but still feeling rested., having an inflated self-esteem, thinking you’re invincible., being more talkative than usual.
What causes mania?
family history.; a chemical imbalance in the brain.
Which medicines are used for mania?
divalproex sodium
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